Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the current and upcoming weather patterns. He noted that the region experienced a brief mini heatwave, with temperatures reaching mid-80s, but forecasted a cooling trend by late week. Despite the recent warmth, the summer has been above average, with specific months showing significant deviations from normal. Looking ahead, Lundberg predicted that the core heat would remain in the central southern plains and eastern Rockies, with occasional warm spells. He also mentioned that precipitation would likely remain below average, but hoped for relief with the onset of El Niño in the fall and winter.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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