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Verizon faced a network outage that blocked voice calls and wireless data for many customers, primarily in the eastern United States, while text messages largely worked. DownDetector spikes and posts from Verizon indicated engineers were investigating the issue, with some reports of partial restoration later in the day. T-Mobile and AT&T reported no issues. The outage is a developing story with ongoing monitoring and updates.
The electricity demand in the Eastern US surged to multi-year highs due to a heat wave, with peak loads in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England reaching their highest levels since 2006 and 2013 respectively, driven by increased use of natural gas, imports, and other energy sources, and resulting in significantly higher wholesale electricity prices.
A bright fireball, likely part of the Northern Taurid meteor shower, was seen by over 230 people across the eastern United States, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and as far as Ontario, Canada. The fireball, described as a green or yellowish streak lasting up to 7 seconds, was visible between 7:35 and 7:50 p.m. on Monday night. The Northern Taurid meteor shower, known for producing bright fireballs, is expected to peak in early November, coinciding with the Leonid meteor shower, although viewing may be affected by the full "beaver moon."
A severe heat wave is affecting much of the eastern United States, with 90 million Americans under heat alerts and record-setting temperatures expected to continue into the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings, advising people to stay hydrated and cool. The heat wave is exacerbated by high nighttime temperatures, providing little relief. Climate scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat waves to human-induced climate change.
A powerful storm system is causing severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding across the eastern United States, affecting areas from Texas to Alabama and reaching the Eastern Seaboard. The storms have caused power outages, injuries, and significant damage, with reports of tornadoes in Texas and Louisiana. Flash flood emergencies have been issued for New Orleans and other areas, with concerns about road closures and evacuations. The severe storm risk is expected to continue into Thursday before easing, with a potential for renewed dangerous weather over the Plains on Monday.
AccuWeather forecasts above-average tree pollen and weed pollen levels in the eastern United States, with an earlier and more intense start to the pollen season. Grass pollen levels are expected to be below average, offering some relief. Allergy sufferers are advised to start taking allergy medicine before pollen season, limit outdoor activities during high pollen counts, keep windows closed, bathe and shampoo daily, wear sunglasses and a hat outdoors, limit contact with outdoor pets, and wash clothes and bedding frequently.
A dazzling fireball lit up the evening skies over the eastern United States and parts of Canada, with over 200 observers reporting sightings in 11 U.S. states and Ontario. The meteor, traveling at 32,000 mph, was visible for 1 to 20 seconds and was captured on camera in various locations. While meteors are harmless and never hit the Earth's surface, meteorites do, and about 48 1/2 tons of meteoritic material falls on Earth every day. NASA estimates that most of these space rocks are pieces that broke off larger objects in space, such as comets or asteroids.
A new study suggests that widespread reforestation in the eastern United States during the 20th century helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, leading to a cooling effect in the region. The research highlights the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools and emphasizes the need for both reforestation and a decrease in carbon emissions. The study found that forests in the eastern U.S. today cool the land's surface and lower near-surface air temperatures, with the cooling effect extending to unforested parts of the landscape. While reforestation is considered a viable strategy for climate mitigation, its impact on other environmental factors must be carefully evaluated.
Severe storms have caused widespread flooding, power outages, and flight delays across the eastern United States, with heavy rain and powerful winds hitting the East Coast and apparent tornadoes tearing through homes in the South. Hundreds of thousands of utility customers are without power, and more than 100 river and tidal gauges have reported water levels at flood stage. The bad weather is part of a series of storms sweeping across the country, with another storm and Arctic temperatures expected on Friday.
A large storm system is expected to develop and move up the eastern part of the United States this weekend, potentially bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the southeast and middle Atlantic regions. The track of the storm will determine the amount of rain and cold air, which could result in lake-effect snow in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania on Monday and Tuesday. The impact of the storm and the potential for snow will become clearer with more model runs.
Heavy rain and snow in the Eastern United States on Wednesday are expected to end by the afternoon, leading to a calm Thanksgiving for most of the country. Some areas may experience a "white Thanksgiving" with up to six inches of snow in parts of New Hampshire and northern Maine. The Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York City is expected to proceed smoothly, as winds are not anticipated to be strong enough to ground the parade balloons. Light rain may be seen along the East Coast for travelers returning home, but no excessive rain or intense winter weather is forecasted beyond the Rockies' higher elevations.
An intense and expansive heat wave is engulfing the central and eastern United States, bringing scorching temperatures that are unusually high for this time of year. The heat wave has already broken numerous records, with temperatures reaching around 100 degrees in several states. The heat is expected to continue throughout the week, with millions of Americans experiencing temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The hot and dry weather is exacerbating drought conditions in some areas. The heat dome responsible for the extreme temperatures is a result of climate change, and its frequency and intensity are linked to human-caused climate change.