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Commentary: What can make a difference between life and death during a heat wave

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on — and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

Los Angeles Times

Floods, tornadoes, heat: more extreme weather predicted across US

Over a third of Americans under extreme heat warnings as Vermont, still recovering from historic flooding, prepares for more storms

The Guardian - US

Why is this city in the Keys the hottest spot in Florida? Weather service has answers

In the daily heat records race. it’s a marathon. And Marathon is in for the win.

Miami Herald

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Roofs torn off, trees uprooted, but no known injuries after tornadoes churn across Chicago area

Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed from Wednesday’s storms. An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. Two tornadoes were reported near O’Hare.

Chicago Sun-Times

More than 1 in 3 Americans are under heat alert as there's no relief in sight for the apocalyptic summer weather

Death Valley is expected to hit 123 degrees.

Fortune

US is too hot: 130 million are under excessive heat warnings

WASHINGTON: Across the US, 103 million people, or just over 30% of the population, from Oregon to Florida are under excessive heat warnings, watches and advisories, according to the National Weather Service.

The Times of India

Vermont governor seeks major disaster declaration from White House as state braces for more storms – as it happened

Latest storm warning comes just days after areas of Vermont and New York were hit with flash flooding, raising concerns over more damage

The Guardian - US

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Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

The Conversation

Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California

After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer is in full swing

The Independent UK

Tornado tears through Chicago as video captures thousands sheltering at O’Hare Airport

At least eight tornadoes were reported in the city amid severe thunderstorms

The Independent UK

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

A tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no reports of injuries.

WEKU

Tornadoes halt Chicago air traffic as residents urged to seek shelter

At least eight tornadoes hit north-eastern Illinois, with no immediate reports of injuries

The Guardian - US

Tornadoes touch down near populous Chicago metropolitan area

‘Confirmed damaging’ tornado spotted moving through the second most populated county in the US, amid severe weather.

Al Jazeera

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport amid severe weather warnings

The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport following warnings of severe weather for the city

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The Independent UK

A heat wave has baked parts of the Southwest for weeks. Forecasters warn it's not cooling soon

Millions of people around the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave

Chicago Sun-Times

Twisters tear through Chicago, suburbs; tornado touches down near O’Hare

Tornado warnings across Cook County were canceled by 7:45 p.m., though residents were advised to take shelter and monitor weather reports through the evening.

The Guardian - US

Arkansas warned over ‘life-threatening’ flash floods; Florida ocean temperatures hit record high – as it happened

California governor launches campaign aimed at protecting residents from extreme heat; US president says extreme heat and floods linked to climate

The Guardian - US

Residents of US south-west swelter under record-breaking heatwave

Relentless temperatures upwards of 100F leave millions under extreme heat warnings and outdoor events cancelled

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WEKU

Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast

The National Weather Service said heavy rains across New England would subside Tuesday, but officials warned that flooding still presented a danger to residents.

The Guardian - US

Vermont capital cut off by flood waters as dam threatens to overflow

Deadly deluge has saturated parts of New England and New York, while the south and west are under worsening heatwave

The Independent UK

In US Southwest, residents used to scorching summers are still sweating out extreme heat wave

Even desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking the Southwest this week

The Independent UK

Rescuers brace for more rain as relentless storms flood Northeast, Vermont hit hard

Rescue teams and local officials across Vermont braced for more rain and flooding Tuesday after heavy rains washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave of up to 120F

National Weather Service urges people to take precautions against ‘life-threatening heat conditions’. Plus, what is a TikTok ‘girl dinner’?

The Guardian - US

US swelters as south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave up to 120F

The National Weather Service urged people to take precautions against ‘life-threatening heat conditions’

Daily Mirror

New York flash flooding kills woman as she's hit by 'tidal wave' trying to save her dog

At least one person was killed and many more are missing in a deadly flooding that spread destruction in New York's Hudson Valley after extreme rainfall Sunday night swamped roadways and buildings

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