AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the current and upcoming weather and air quality. Canadian wildfires have caused reduced air quality, with an alert in effect until 11 PM, affecting those with respiratory issues. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with a slight chance of showers in the mountains but not near the seacoast. The week ahead will see temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a potential for thunderstorms in higher elevations. The weekend and early next week will see warmer temperatures, potentially reaching the 80s along the coast. August is expected to have bouts of heat, with a risk of dry conditions and potential wildfire threats.
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.
