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5 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Residents in parts of southern California are being urged to stay indoors and take precautions as a mini heat wave grips the region this weekend. The hot weather will bring potentially dangerous conditions across Los Angeles, Ventura and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It MattersDaytime temperatures are forecast to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, with overnight temperatures offering little relief.
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5 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Visitors heading to two of California's most popular national parks face a major payment change this month. From May 21, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will fully transition to cashless payments at entrance stations, joining a growing list of national parks that have implemented similar policies across the U.S.Newsweek contacted the National Park Service (NPS) for comment outside of standard working hours.
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5 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Temperatures dropped overnight across large parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast, triggering freeze warnings and frost advisories impacting millions of people. Lows of between 26 degrees Fahrenheit to the mid-30s were forecast in several areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A widespread frost advisory remains in effect on Friday morning across several states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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6 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Forecasters at AccuWeather report a low chance of early-season tropical development in the Caribbean beginning late next week. Experts at the outlet also indicate a low chance of tropical development in the Pacific off Central America's coast between May 15 and 22. Why It MattersThough the official Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, recent years have shown a growing trend of May tropical activity.
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6 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
The National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major construction project at Lake Mead's most active boat launch in summer 2025, extending the Hemenway Harbor ramp to maintain access amid declining water levels. Why It MattersHemenway Harbor is the most popular and heavily used launch ramp in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, situated near the Las Vegas metro area.
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6 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Children in the Phoenix metropolitan area have been advised to limit physical activity due to potentially deteriorating air quality, according to an official alert issued by the National Weather Service in coordination with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The warning, which extends through Thursday, classifies ozone levels in the region as potentially unhealthy, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, older adults, and those with respiratory issues.
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6 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Tourists at two Texas nature reserves have been warned of unhealthy air quality levels on Thursday, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An air quality map from the EPA's AirNow website showed an area in south Texas, encompassing both the Laguna Atascosa and Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges, facing heightened pollution levels.
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1 week ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Millions of Americans across seven states in the Southwest are facing high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun later this week, a forecast map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed. Why It MattersPer official guidelines from the EPA and National Weather Service (NWS), levels in this area present an "extreme" risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. What To KnowThe UV index runs on a scale of one to 11.
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1 week ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
A derelict Soviet-era spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 is set to hurtle back toward Earth after more than five decades in orbit. Newsweek contacted Russia's Roscosmos for comment via email on Wednesday. Why It MattersOriginally launched by the Soviet Union in 1972 as part of an ill-fated mission to Venus, the spacecraft has remained aloft in a deteriorating orbit. Experts now say it may reenter the atmosphere as early as this week.
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1 week ago | 
newsweek.com | Joe Edwards
Winter weather warnings have been issued for parts of Colorado and Wyoming on Wednesday, with forecasts predicting up to 10 inches of snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) said that heavy snowfall combined with strong winds could lead to hazardous driving conditions and road closures. In some areas, the agency said hazardous and slippery road conditions could impact morning commutes on Wednesday. What To KnowA winter storm warning has been issued for mountainous regions of central Colorado.
