Joe Edwards

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How to prepare for hurricane season 2025, according to experts

5 days ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

On Thursday, Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the eastern Pacific, becoming the first named storm system of 2025. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year, Newsweek spoke with experts to find out the best ways to prepare. AccuWeather's forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. AccuWeather's forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Lake Mead Warning Issued: 'On a Knife's Edge'

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

A warning has been issued over low water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, with advocates saying the Colorado River Basin is "on a knife's edge."Dry conditions and disappointing runoff from winter snowpack have sharply reduced the Colorado River's flow, straining a vital water supply for millions across the American Southwest. Why It MattersLake Mead is a vital water source for millions of people across Nevada, Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Alvin live tracker

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

A live map from Windy.com shows the current location of Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the season. Why It MattersAlvin became the first named storm system of 2025 when the tropical storm formed in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday morning. Forecasters are anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year. What To KnowForecasters say Alvin could impact western Mexico with strong winds, rainfall, and surf.
Map shows states that may experience Canada wildfire smoke

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards |Anna Commander

A Newsweek map shows where smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada which have prompted mass evacuations could impact states in the U.S.Why It MattersSmoke and airborne pollutants can be especially hazardous for individuals with respiratory conditions. So far this year, wildfires have scorched over 1.58 million acres in Canada—roughly 40 percent above the 10-year average for this time of year, CNN reported.
Video Shows Glacier Collapse Destroy Village-'Catastrophe'

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

Dramatic video footage broadcast on Swiss television and widely shared on social media captured the precise moment a collapsing glacier destroyed most of a village in Switzerland. The footage of the Birch Glacier's collapse on Wednesday showed a violent surge of ice, rock and mud followed by a dense dust cloud that quickly enveloped the Alpine village of Blatten, with homes disappearing beneath thick brown sludge.
Hundreds of thousands told not to drink coffee in 2 states

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

Residents are being advised to avoid drinking coffee as a heat wave is expected to send temperatures into the triple digits across Nevada and California this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Las Vegas cautioned that both alcohol and caffeine can speed up dehydration, and instead advised people in affected areas to drink plenty of water or electrolyte-filled sports drinks.
Children warned to limit physical activity in two states

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

Air quality alerts have been issued across parts of Arizona and Minnesota, with officials warning that pollution concentrations could pose health issues for sensitive groups, including children and older adults. Why It MattersHealth officials say that vulnerable populations—such as children, older adults and individuals with existing respiratory issues—face heightened risks during periods of poor air quality.
Map shows where California residents have been warned not to go outside

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned residents across California to avoid going outdoors this weekend as temperatures in several regions are forecast to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Why It MattersHeat advisories were issued by the NWS for broad areas of Northwest, North Central, and South Central California.
Hurricane season update: Storm Alvin could form Wednesday

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

The first storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season could form as early as Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which reports that a low-pressure system south of Mexico is likely to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm, Alvin. Why It MattersThe 2024 hurricane season resulted in substantial losses, with storms impacting the Gulf and Caribbean regions.
Lake Mead warning issued as people told to stay out of Sun

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Joe Edwards

An extreme heat watch has been issued for parts of southern Nevada and eastern California later this week as the region braces for a dangerous heat event projected to send temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The warning encompasses popular tourist destinations including the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Death Valley National Park.