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Weather & Climate

Puerto Rico breaks record with 125-degree heat index, causing power outages and serious health risks

June 8, 2023, 8:05am Nation & World

The heat index in Puerto Rico reached as high as 125 degrees Fahrenheit this week, according to the National Weather Service, which says the region will continue facing extreme heat through the weekend. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Weather to remain warm, dry through weekend

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

June 8, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Tuesday we were back into the 90s for the first time this month with a high in Vancouver of 91 degrees, nearly 20 degrees above average. That was our sixth day with 90 degrees or higher and usually when we have several 90-degree days, the highs are at least in… Read story

A firefighter directs water on a grass fire on an acreage behind a residential property in Kamloops, British Columbia, Monday, June 5, 2023. No structures were damaged but firefighters had to deal with extremely windy conditions while putting out the blaze.

‘I can taste the air’: Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the US

A firefighter directs water on a grass fire on an acreage behind a residential property in Kamloops, British Columbia, Monday, June 5, 2023. No structures were damaged but firefighters had to deal with extremely windy conditions while putting out the blaze.

June 7, 2023, 11:15am Latest News

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. Read story

The sun rises over a hazy New York City skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.

Canada wildfires are leading to air-quality alerts in US. Here’s how to stay safe

The sun rises over a hazy New York City skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.

June 7, 2023, 9:38am Health

Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside. Read story

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff's officials are telling residents in the town of Lind in eastern Washington to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes.

The Washington fire season forecast has officials worried about this summer

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff's officials are telling residents in the town of Lind in eastern Washington to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes.

June 6, 2023, 7:35am Latest News

Washington state is expected to have a worse fire season than normal this summer through September. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Highs return to 70s after a few hot days this week

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

June 6, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

We are back in the hot seat today and Wednesday with a pair of 90-degree highs in the forecast. Of course, it could be plus or minus a couple of degrees but 90 or higher is in the hot category for us. It will be short-lived as a large area… Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Pleasant weather continues, but it will get warmer

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

June 3, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Our pleasant weather continues this weekend with highs in the 75- to 80-degree range. Perfect summer weather I’d say. The past three nights have been on the chilly side with lows here in the city in the low to mid-40s and of course in the 30s in those outlying colder… Read story

Tropical Storm Arlene, 1st of season, forms in Gulf of Mexico

June 2, 2023, 11:39am Nation & World

Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Friday in the Gulf of Mexico on a track taking the cyclone south toward the western tip of Cuba. Read story

A person walks in a strong rain in Kochi, southern Japan Friday, June 2, 2023. A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar brought heavy rains to Japan's main southern islands Friday after passing the Okinawan archipelago and causing injuries to several people.

Tropical Storm Mawar intensifies rains for Japan, threatens floods and mudslides in some regions

A person walks in a strong rain in Kochi, southern Japan Friday, June 2, 2023. A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar brought heavy rains to Japan's main southern islands Friday after passing the Okinawan archipelago and causing injuries to several people.

June 2, 2023, 8:15am Nation & World

Heavy rains intensified by Tropical Storm Mawar fell on Japan’s main archipelago Friday, halting trains and triggering floods and mudslides in central and western regions where residents were urged to use caution or evacuate. Read story

The names for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season are displayed at the National Hurricane Center, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Miami, Fla. The hurricane season starts June 1.

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway. Here’s what to know.

The names for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season are displayed at the National Hurricane Center, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Miami, Fla. The hurricane season starts June 1.

June 1, 2023, 1:09pm Nation & World

It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday. Read story