By Thursday, we start turning the heat back up. We’ll have plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will climb into the low 90s. Winds will be light, so it’s going to feel pretty warm and a little stagnant, especially during the afternoon.
Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas early Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials in Miami said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks.
Forecasters declared a hurricane watch for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast.
Tropical Storm Isaias battered Puerto Rico on Thursday as it continued on a forecast track toward the U.S. mainland, unleashing small landslides and causing widespread flooding and power outages on an island still recovering from previous hurricanes and earthquakes.
It’s so hot even the low temperatures are breaking records.
Hurricane Douglas joined a long list of hurricanes that have come near the Hawaiian Islands but didn’t cause major damage.
Tropical Storm Hanna strengthened slightly Friday as it moves toward the Texas coastline, threatening to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds, all while another tropical storm continued to approach the Caribbean.
While the heat index is an effective tool for measuring what it feels like outside, it does not factor in sunlight, which is crucial for mid- and lower-latitudes.
Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.
