Eastern US
Coverage of Eastern US in the Nexus archive.
- Eastern US braces for severe storms, tornadoes and possible flash flooding
The Eastern US is preparing for severe storms, tornadoes, and potential flash flooding, with the FOX Forecast Center warning of possible underwater roads and flooded subways.
- At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country
At least 25 people died in the US due to a record heatwave, with over 20 states reporting temperatures above 100F as a heat dome affected the eastern half of the country. Over 140 million people remained under active heat alerts, disrupting celebrations around the US’s semiquincentennial.
- Eastern US Heat Wave Starts to Retreat While Raising Storm Risk
The Eastern US heat wave is beginning to subside but is increasing storm risk. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall has seen events postponed due to the extreme weather.
- ‘Heat dome’ over eastern US sends electricity prices soaring
A 'heat dome' over the eastern US has caused electricity prices to rise sharply, with over 150,000 households losing power as temperatures approach 40C and strain utility grids.
- Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
A heat dome is causing extreme heat in the eastern US ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations. In Chicago, Illinois, people are using water from an open fire hydrant to cool down during the heat wave.
- Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Extreme heat in the eastern U.S. increases energy demands for data centers, straining power grids and degrading air quality in surrounding areas. This intensifies debates around AI's environmental impact.
- Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
Heat domes pose significant dangers, and activities like long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are increasing risks of heat-related illness as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.
- Heat dome scorches US: Where will records be broken?
A heat dome is causing extreme temperatures across the central and eastern US, with daily heat records expected to be broken in multiple cities.
- Extreme heat is setting in for July 4. Here’s what to know
An intense heat wave is causing temperatures in the eastern U.S. to feel as hot as 115°F this week, with extreme heat setting in for July 4.
- Scientists rethink how much carbon forests can store
Scientists found that oak trees continue photosynthesis after their annual growth stops, suggesting forests may not store as much carbon as previously assumed. The study, published in Science Advances, indicates climate models might overestimate carbon storage by assuming increased photosynthesis directly translates to tree growth.
- Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in
The eastern US experienced a second day of early-season heat, with some schools shifting to remote learning due to inadequate air conditioning. Daily high temperature records were broken in Portland, Maine, and Boston. A cold front is expected to bring rain later in the week.