WEATHERAmerica Newsletter, Saturday, May 2, 2026; LINKS And WEATHER EXTREMES

[Larry Cosgrove]

TODAY'S FUN LINKS:

Caribbean Hurricanes Getting Substantially Stronger due to Warming Waters: Study WFLA - 6 April 2026 A recent study analyzed storms going back to 1965 and found that hurricane intensity is increasing at an average of 6 mph per decade. The 2026 Southwest U.S. Heat Wave Was One of the Six Most Astonishing Weather Events of the Century Yale Climate Connections - 3 April 2026 From the Pacific Northwest to Antarctica, extraordinary warmth is punching through climate norms with the most force. Corpus Christi Plans to Declare a "Water Emergency." What Does That Mean? KUT News - 23 April 2026 No modern American city has ever run out of water, but chances are rising that Corpus Christi could be the first. The Ocean Off California Keeps Breaking Heat Records (may require subscription) Los Angeles Times - 16 April 2026 The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid, and stormy summer. Critical Atlantic Current Significantly More Likely to Collapse than Thought The Guardian - 15 April 2026 New research found that climate models predicting the biggest slowdown are the most realistic, and scientists called the new finding “very concerning,” as a collapse would have catastrophic consequences for Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Better Weather Forecasts and Climate Models Could Come from New Desert Dust Research University of California, Los Angeles - 28 April 2026 A new study found that that airborne dust traps about twice as much heat as climate models have estimated, even though dust likely cools the planet overall. Heavy Rain on Snow Is Testing Aging Dams across Michigan and Wisconsin—This Is the Future in a Warming World The Conversation - 22 April 2026 Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event, as days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers over their banks and threatened several dams in both states. From Downpours to Destruction: What Meteorologists Actually Mean by "Severe Weather" Weather Underground - 15 April 2026 While thunderstorms might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about severe weather, it's important to remember that severe weather can come in many forms. New Study Finds "Alarming" High Flood Risk for 17 Million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts The Associated Press - 22 April 2026 In one of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk, New York and New Orleans stood out as areas at particularly high risk. New AI Approach Reveals Ocean Currents in Unprecedented Detail University of California, San Diego - 13 April 2026 Called GOFLOW (Geostationary Ocean Flow), the approach applies deep learning to thermal images from weather satellites already in orbit.

 

WEATHER HAZARDS (During The Next 24 Hours)

 

SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK
(potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail within the next 24 hours)

 

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HEAVY RAINFALL OUTLOOK
(potential for an inch or more total rainfall within the next 24 hours)

 

Isolated Locations In

C MO....C, S IL....S IN....W, C KY

(QPF 1 - 2")

Isolated Locations In

S FL

(QPF 1 - 2")

Isolated Locations In

N CA

(QPF 1 - 2")

 

EXCESSIVE HEAT RISK

(Potential For Temperature To Exceed 95 deg F)

 

Scattered Locations In

Deserts Of S CA....S NV....W AZ