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AAA is warning travelers to consider their plans with Hurricane Idalia headed toward the Gulf Coast and potentially impacting tourist areas along the southern east coast.
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—aka the “Gulf Stream”—is a vital system of ocean currents, driven by temperature and salinity disparities at various locales and depths.
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The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October.
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The potential for severe weather this afternoon and evening has the attention of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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The extreme heat and humidity are leading to the potential for severe storms throughout Virginia on Sunday and Monday.
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Climate scientists say that recent events indicate Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory.
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At least 853 migrants died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 12 months. And God knows how many merely endured — and continue to endure — various forms of hell.
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The heat and humidity in the Shenandoah Valley and throughout Virginia will continue through Saturday, according to an AccuWeather senior meteorologist.
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Temperature records are being broken worldwide, some areas are experiencing record droughts, others are enduring record rainfalls resulting in disastrous flooding.
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A flood awareness system for the City of Staunton is now active – and residents may sign up to get notifications by email or text message.
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