Kenton Gewecke

New York

Meteorologist and Producer at ABC News

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Articles

Midwest and Northeast in store for whiplash weather change

1 week ago | aol.com | Kenton Gewecke |Bill Hutchinson

Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer -- and it’s heading to the most densely populated part of America for a prolonged period. A heat wave forecast to envelop the Midwest and the Northeast with triple-digit weather is expected to arrive on the heels of the first official day of summer. But before the sizzle, the country's midsection and much of the East Coast will have to endure at least a couple of days of severe weather.
As the West bakes, severe weather continues from Mississippi to western New York

2 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Kenton Gewecke |Bill Hutchinson

Two storm-related deaths occurred over the weekend in Mississippi and Georgia. ByKenton Gewecke and Bill HutchinsonIn Bonham, Texas, high winds, June 8, 2025, damaged the roof of this Braum's Ice Cream Store. WFAAMore than 50 million people from Mississippi to western New York are under a slight risk Monday of receiving damaging wind, large-sized hail, flash flooding and a few tornadoes.
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to worsen air quality in several US states

3 weeks ago | wgauradio.com | Kenton Gewecke |Megan Forrester

NEW YORK — Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues to bring dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States, with hazy skies in the East. As of Wednesday, there are 203 active wildfires burning in Canada, with 102 of these considered to be "out of control," meaning fires that are being observed and assessed, but not immediately suppressed, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
Saharan dust forecast to produce brilliant Florida sunsets following flooding

3 weeks ago | whio.com | Kenton Gewecke |Bill Hutchinson

MIAMI — Flash flooding in south Florida is expected to give way to brilliant sunsets later this week as Saharan dust is forecast to arrive in the state after being blown across the Atlantic. The dust, which travels in the upper-level winds from the Sahara Desert in North Africa, is expected to arrive in Florida by the end of this week, and will work to cool temperatures slightly and create a light haze in the sky.
Saharan dust forecast to produce brilliant Florida sunsets following flooding

3 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Kenton Gewecke |Bill Hutchinson

Upper level winds are blowing the dust from the Sahara Desert. ByKenton Gewecke and Bill HutchinsonSaharan dust can lead to gorgeous sunsets as in this image taken, July 18, 2024, from the track at Miami Dade College Kendall campus. Howard Cohen/Getty ImagesFlash flooding in south Florida is expected to give way to brilliant sunsets later this week as Saharan dust is forecast to arrive in the state after being blown across the Atlantic.
Saharan dust forecast to produce brilliant Florida sunsets following flooding

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kenton Gewecke |Bill Hutchinson

Flash flooding in south Florida is expected to give way to brilliant sunsets later this week as Saharan dust is forecast to arrive in the state after being blown across the Atlantic. The dust, which travels in the upper-level winds from the Sahara Desert in North Africa, is expected to arrive in Florida by the end of this week, and will work to cool temperatures slightly and create a light haze in the sky.
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to worsen air quality in several US states

3 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Kenton Gewecke |Megan Forrester

There are 208 active wildfires in Canada as of Tuesday, officials said. ByKenton Gewecke and Megan ForresterSmoke rises from the Summit Lake wildfire G90413 west of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada June 1, 2025 in an aerial photograph. Bc Wildfire via ReutersSmoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues to bring dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States, with hazy and smoky skies also possible for the East and South.
Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states

3 weeks ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Kenton Gewecke |Megan Forrester

(NEW YORK) — With more than a hundred wildfires burning in Canada, the smoke is bringing potentially dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States. As of Monday, there are 181 active wildfires burning in Canada, with 92 of these considered to be “out of control,” meaning fires that are being observed and assessed, but not immediately suppressed, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states

3 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Kenton Gewecke |Megan Forrester

There are 181 active wildfires in Canada as of Monday, officials said. ByKenton Gewecke and Megan ForresterSmoke rises from the Sousa Creek wildfire HWF036 east of Rainbow Lake, Alberta, Canada in an aerial photograph, May 29, 2025. Alberta Wildfire via ReutersWith more than a hundred wildfires burning in Canada, the smoke is bringing potentially dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States.
After weekend of tornadoes in South, more severe weather possible on Memorial Day

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Kenton Gewecke |Megan Forrester

More than 12 million people are under flash flood watches on Monday. ByKenton Gewecke and Megan ForresterA tornado is seen in Portales, New Mexico, on May 25, 2025. @GarrettsGone_ / XMore than 12 million people are on alert for flash flooding from Oklahoma to Mississippi on Memorial Day as potentially strong storms hit the South.