Under the authority of Mayor Karen Bass, Kristen Crowley, who previously held the prestigious position of Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), has been re-designated to a lower rank within the department. In a different sphere, researchers from the University of Florida have made an astonishing discovery. Alligators, they report, are thriving in a location that few would expect. Echoing this unusual strand of events, a video that has recently gained traction on social media depicts a pair of confused bighorn sheep navigating their way across Palm Canyon Drive.
A peculiar occurrence in Alaskan rivers has scientists sounding the alarm. The strange event has manifested itself so dramatically that it can be identified even from the far reaches of space. Elsewhere, the US’s national weather forecast paints a concerning picture of the upcoming season – widespread areas are predicted to experience heightened temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, based on NOAA’s data. Potentially contributing to this worrying climatic situation, Minnesota was denied access to a chunk of $200 million federal grants last year, aimed at community-level climate initiatives. This suspension, a result of budget cuts enacted under the Trump administration, leaves many projects in an uncertain state.
What’s worth noting is that these efforts are not merely an attempt to amplify the numbers of a certain species once native to the region. Some residents in the vicinity were puzzled after hearing sporadic noises, questioning their origin. Natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes generally occupy front-page news, but the grand yet mute threats posed by hailstorms – a less flashy climate catastrophe – are causing homeowners and insurance firms to sweat.
Meanwhile, in the realm of technology, an advanced material is catching attention, due to its conductivity being a staggering 100 times higher than that of commercial brands. Shifting our attention to Colorado, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership has initiated a joint effort with various other agencies aimed at establishing a center for the mining industry in Grand Junction. Across the Pacific, China has marked a new chapter in quantum networking, through the successful large-scale entanglement of its optical chip.
In South Carolina, particularly in Beaufort County and Hilton Head Island, discussions are close to converging on a mutual agreement regarding the 278 Corridor Project. However, another unresolved matter lurks beneath the surface. Further north, the National Weather Service predicts increasing temperatures in Michigan starting next week, with possible precipitation in the form of rain or snow. Noteworthy developments are also observed between Republican legislators and solar energy developers, as debates over expanding the funding mechanisms for the state’s Species Protection Account surface.
In Arizona’s Metro Phoenix area, residents can anticipate hotter-than-average conditions in the coming week. To lend some perspective, here’s an outline of the standard weather in the region and the expert forecast. Further west, in Southern California, residents felt the earth tremble following a 3.5 magnitude earthquake centered in the San Bernardino County mountains. The tectonic activity coincides with a major shakeup in the Los Angeles fire department: Mayor Karen Bass has relieved Fire Chief Kristin Crowley of her duties following disputes over the handling of the deadly fires earlier this year.
As the weekend approaches, strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected to challenge drivers and possibly trigger flooding in certain areas. The situation in the Brazilian Amazon is graver, a state of emergency has been announced following the formation of large sinkholes threatening thousands of dwellings. As we move towards the 2025 hurricane season, FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross is meticulously observing potential influences on storm activities.
Factors ranging from erratic weather patterns to advancements in forecasting tools are under scrutiny across the Atlantic basin. This evaluation is especially significant considering the recent changes in the Los Angeles fire department led by Mayor Karen Bass, who ended Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s term amid ongoing discord over the response to the deadly wildfires in January. The onset of a deep freeze has led to an increase in pipe bursts and leaks, prompting restoration companies to gear up for a busy weekend ahead.
In anticipation of upcoming weather changes, AccuWeather meteorologists have been closely tracking an awaited shift in weather patterns that is starting to make its way across the country. The much-needed wave of warmth is expected to spread from the Midwest and Northeast towards the southern United States. An oil leak from a burning building in Cheshire, Connecticut, on Saturday morning resulted in environmental damage, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
A landmark in sustainable energy came in 2024 when record amounts of renewable energy were produced, accounting for 24% of the U.S. electricity supply, according to an annual sustainability update. Meanwhile, Southside Park in south Charlotte, once a jolly space filled with laughter, swings, and basketball games, now stands secluded behind fences for what lies beneath: a problem from its past. The park served as an unregulated landfill for three decades from the 1920s to the 1950s and was predominantly filled with incinerated waste.
Columbus, however, is bracing for a chilly end to the week, with potential snowfall forecast until 8 p.m. Friday before warming trends commence. To accelerate the sustainability process, strategies have been put in place to shut down two coal plants. In other news, while bird flu is generally benign to humans, it bears disastrous consequences for pets and livestock, evidenced by the recent death of a seal from bird flu at a Massachusetts zoo.
Friday also marks the 100-day countdown to the beginning of the hurricane season, which traditionally spans from June 1st to November 30th. FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime provides an insight into what the year’s hurricane season might entail and discusses how climatic phenomena like El Nino and La Nina could potentially influence the season.