A Heat Wave Arrives Late to New York Making Temperatures Soar
Typically, September in New York City starts to show hints of fall, with average temperatures in the 70s, as children return to school. But this week, the back-to-school season has…
Hot Ocean Temperatures Could Give Hurricane Idalia a Boost
As Hurricane Idalia charges toward Florida, one factor that could amplify its effects on coastal communities is the unusually warm water in the Gulf of Mexico, which is partly the…
Sweltering Temperatures Disrupt the New School Year
The late-summer heat wave that blanketed a large portion of the country this week prompted several schools to cancel classes or send students home early, underscoring how ill-prepared many districts…