Hurricane Lowell, Hottest Summer Ever & First Signs of Fall
About this episode
Emily and Kerrin discuss Hurricane Lowell's effects on Hawaii, record heat in California, and the arrival of fall foliage.
This week on Weekly Weather Brief, Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down Hurricane Lowell’s impacts on Hawaii, including torrential rain, powerful winds, flooding, power outages, and the surprising fact that it was the second “L” storm to affect the islands this year. They also look at extreme heat in California, the remarkably quiet Atlantic during peak hurricane season, and new NOAA data showing the Lower 48 just experienced its hottest meteorological summer on record. Plus, the Arctic Report Card gets a new lifeline, and there’s finally some good news: fall foliage is showing up on the map! Links: Lowell Reports Warmest Summer on Record Explore Fall AGU Arctic Report Card News Release
Topics covered
- Hurricane impacts
- Extreme heat
- Meteorological records
- Fall foliage
- Arctic conditions
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