Joe Lundberg from AccuWeather discussed the recent rainfall, noting an inch to an inch and a half of rain, which while helpful, only minimally impacted the ongoing drought as the region is still an inch below normal for the month to date. To return to normal precipitation levels by March, an additional 28 inches of rain is needed, which is unlikely given the current forecast. Temperatures are expected to remain below average, with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s. A potential storm is forecasted around Halloween, which could affect local activities.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
