Joe Lundberg, an AccuWeather senior meteorologist, discussed the weather forecast for December 30th, predicting wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, potentially causing power outages and tree damage. High-profile vehicles may be affected. The strong winds are due to a storm moving northeast, affecting the Northeast and Great Lakes. For the upcoming New Year, Lundberg expects relatively quiet weather until Thursday night and Friday, with a potential light snow system on Monday. January is anticipated to start cold, with a reprieve expected in the latter part of the month.
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.
