Early-Season Heat Wave Grips Much of Western U.S.

ByJim Bria June 11, 2019June 28, 2023

Though astronomical summer does not begin until June 21st, much of the western United States is being subjected to record-breaking heat this week. As usual, Death Valley, California is continuing to be the hottest spot, with high temperatures expected to reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday. Palm Springs isn’t expected to be much cooler, with high temperatures near 114 degrees are expected.

But even normally-cooler spots have not been immune to the searing heat. San Francisco International Airport reached 100 degrees Sunday, making it the first time the airport has ever reached 100 degrees in the month of June. Monday was also only the 7th time the airport has ever reached 100 degrees.

Jim Bria

Certified Consulting Meteorologist & Weather Expert

Winter Storm Strikes Upper Midwest, Interior Northeast

ByJim Bria January 22, 2019June 28, 2023

One week after a winter storm struck the portions of the Midwest and Northeast, another storm targeted much of the central and eastern United States. This time, the wintry impacts were further north, targeting primarily the upper Midwest into the interior Northeast. The storm caused a plane filled with 129 passengers to skid off the…

Topical Storm Gordon to Make Landfall on Gulf Coast

ByJim Bria September 4, 2018June 28, 2023

Until last week, the 2018 North Atlantic Hurricane Season was noted for its inactivity, especially regarding storms impacting land. Now, two tropical systems, Florence and Gordon, are churning in the Atlantic basin, one of which, Gordon, is impacting the United States. As of early Tuesday evening, Tropical Storm Gordon sits in the Gulf of Mexico…

Rare Wintry Precipitation Strikes Lower Elevations in Los Angeles Area

ByJim Bria February 26, 2019June 28, 2023

The taller mountains in southern California receive multiple snowfalls every winter. But the populated lower elevations, including places such as Hollywood, Pasadena, and Malibu, almost never receive snow. But flakes flew in those places last Thursday, with some sleet and grapuel also reported. No accumulations were reported in the lowest elevations, but Interstate 5 was…

Record Heat Scorched Europe in July

ByJim Bria August 9, 2019June 28, 2023

In the Northern Hemisphere, July is, on average, the hottest month of the year. In much of Europe, not only was July the hottest month of the year, it was the hottest month those locations had ever seen. Source: The Washington Post The highlight of the month was a late-month heatwave that set temperature records…

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Missouri

ByJim Bria May 24, 2019June 28, 2023

The month of May is known for being the most prolific month for severe weather in the central United States. This week showed why, as over 200 tornadoes were reported across the United States, most of them in the southern and central States. Tragically, some of these tornadoes turned deadly, including an EF-3 that struck…

Hot Weather Takes Toll on U.S. Open

ByJim Bria August 30, 2018June 28, 2023

A late-season has gripped much of the northeastern United States this week, with temperatures easily surpassing 90 degrees and dew point temperatures in excess of 70 degrees in many locations. This latest round of sultry weather arrived in time to affect the U.S. Open tennis match in New York City. High temperatures at nearby LaGuardia…

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