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Posts Tagged ‘Heat wave’

Anniversary of Deadly Dallas Plane Crash

Anniversary of Deadly Dallas Plane Crash

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Monday, August 1, 2011 14:35

By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist Aug 2, 2011; 12:35 AM ET Today marks the 26th anniversary of the crash of Delta Flight 191 - one of the most infamous weather-related crashes of recent history. The passenger jet en route to Los Angeles crashed near...

Historic Heat Wave in Russia

Historic Heat Wave in Russia

AccuWeather.com andrews - Monday, August 1, 2011 13:11

Historic Heat Wave in Russia Aug 1, 2011; 1:11 PM ET It is hot in areas that sweltered in 2010 Abnormal heat broke out from the Caspian region, up the Volga valley and into much of European Russia during July. Taking the nation's capital as a quick ex...

July 2011 Sizzles Into the Record Books

July 2011 Sizzles Into the Record Books

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Sunday, July 31, 2011 17:22

By Bill Deger, Meteorologist Aug 1, 2011; 3:22 AM ET A pedestrian walks past a sign showing the temperature in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, July 23, 2011 during the heat wave. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) "A total of 2,676 daily record high temperatures ...

Worst of the Heat Now Gripping Major Cities of Northeast

Worst of the Heat Now Gripping Major Cities of Northeast

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Thursday, July 21, 2011 20:42

By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist Jul 22, 2011; 6:42 AM ET Louis Tellier, 7, from France, sticks his head in a fountain to cool down in New York, Thursday, July 21, 2011. Hot weather that has plagued the Plains for days spread eastward Thursday, bla...

Twin Cities Sets All-Time Dew Point Record

Twin Cities Sets All-Time Dew Point Record

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Tuesday, July 19, 2011 16:13

By Bill Deger, Meteorologist Jul 20, 2011; 2:13 AM ET Dew point temperatures off this chart were seen across the Midwest over the past few days, along with hot temperatures. "Dew points above 70 are considered very uncomfortable, and those above ...

China Heat Wave Feels Like 110 Degrees

China Heat Wave Feels Like 110 Degrees

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Monday, July 4, 2011 1:13

By Jim Andrews, Senior Meteorologist Jul 4, 2011; 11:13 AM ET A steamy heat wave with high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees will continue to grip a wide area of central and southern China for at least another two days. Excessive heat began over...

Killer heat wave enters third day (Reuters)

Killer heat wave enters third day (Reuters)

Yahoo! News: Weather News - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 14:46

CHICAGO/BOSTON (Reuters) – The heat wave baking the country's mid-section entered its third day on Wednesday with high temperatures taking a deadly toll from Milwaukee to Memphis. The hot, humid air, which the National Weather Service warned could c...

Pakistan Weather Update & Monsoon Alert ( May 31 – June 4)

Pakistan Weather Update & Monsoon Alert ( May 31 – June 4)

Karachi Metro - Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:28

More Western winds for Punjab Turbat sizzles at 50°C again Pre-Monsoon activty in Karachi continues Chances of depression in the Arabian sea still persists   Pakistan Weather Background *A weak western disturbance would affect Northern Pakistan. *Heat wave to persist in parts of Balochistan and Sindh. *Tropical cyclone “Keila” may affect lower ...

First Heat Wave of 2011 Ohio Valley to Mid-Atlantic

First Heat Wave of 2011 Ohio Valley to Mid-Atlantic

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Sunday, May 29, 2011 4:55

By Jim Andrews, Senior Meteorologist May 29, 2011; 2:55 PM ET "Memorial Day Monday, standing record highs will be rivaled..." A shot of sticky heat will spread over much of the nation's eastern half during the first half of the week. For the Oh...

The Keila hype – It is not even a low pressure yet!

The Keila hype – It is not even a low pressure yet!

Karachi Metro - Saturday, May 28, 2011 13:07

Since the forecast of a possible cyclone in the Arabian sea emerged on May 23, there had been much talk about its possible track and intensity. Cyclones in the Arabian sea are rare and stronger ones are extremely rare but not unheard. A little disturbance in the Arabian sea sends chills ...

Pakistan Weather Update & Monsoon alert (May 24 – May 31)

Pakistan Weather Update & Monsoon alert (May 24 – May 31)

Karachi Metro - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 12:16

Harsh dust storms back in Punjab! Western winds hampering monsoon Pre-monsoon winds in Karachi Cyclone Keila to hit Oman or India? Pakistan weather Background *A western disturbance is likely to affect Pakistan that is likely to bring more severe dust storms and moderate to heavy rainfall in that part of ...

Extreme heat slaps Karachi – Hottest day in 30 years!

Extreme heat slaps Karachi – Hottest day in 30 years!

Karachi Metro - Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:22

History books should be re-written again as on May 21, 2011, Karachi experienced one of the hottest days in years when temperature soared to 46°C. Last time temperatures touched this much was May 22, 1981. Arabian sea keeps Karachi cool and pleasant! Mostly when ever a heat wave affects Pakistan, Karachi escapes the ...

Relief Coming to Heat-Stricken India

Relief Coming to Heat-Stricken India

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Thursday, May 19, 2011 21:10

By Rob Miller, Senior Meteorologist May 20, 2011; 7:10 AM ET Departure of normal temperatures (F) Since May 1. An intense heat wave has gripped much of northwest India over the past couple of weeks. While may is normally the warmest month of the ...


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