Weatherwise: Navigating Extreme Heat and Storms with Steve Pellettiere (July 10th, 2024)

Can you handle the heat? Brace yourself for a sizzling weather update with meteorologist Steve Pelletier as we navigate the intense conditions gripping the nation this Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. We'll unpack the remnants of Burrell, a low-pressure system now hovering over Ohio and the eastern Great Lakes, and its impact on regions from New York to DC and all the way up to Boston. Expect soaring temperatures ranging from 90 to 97 degrees, accompanied by oppressive heat index values hitting up to 110. With an excessive heat warning in effect and the likelihood of heavy downpours and thunderstorms, flight delays are almost a given, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Your safest bet for air travel? Mornings, without a doubt.But that's not all. From improving skies in Atlanta by Thursday to stormy forecasts in New Mexico and Arizona, Steve paints a comprehensive picture of the national weather landscape. The West Coast remains dry, while the Midwest, particularly Chicago and Minneapolis-St Paul, braces for delays due to incoming storms. Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take it easy in the heat. Tune in for essential tips on navigating these challenging conditions and prepare yourself for the weather ahead. Steve Pelletier has you covered, ensuring you stay informed and safe until his next update!Her's more ...Post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl to bring heavy rain and flooding to partsof the Midwest, eastern Great Lakes, and Northeast tonight and Wednesday......Dangerous heat and record high temperatures to continue for much of theWest into Thursday......High humidity in the East will support heat indices of 100-110F fromthe Southeast to the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday and Major to ExtremeHeatRisk...Post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl will continue its northeastward trek intoWednesday, with an associated precipitation shield extending to itsnortheast ahead of a warm front. Both severe weather and flash floodingare possible through parts of the Midwest/Ohio Valley this evening.Tornadoes are possible with severe weather and heavy rainfall could causesmall river and roadway flooding, especially in urban areas. Rainfalltotals of 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. OnWednesday, Beryl will continue northeastward through Ohio and into Ontarioand rainfall will increase over northern areas of New York into NewEngland. Thunderstorms could be severe in some areas with some tornadopotential. The flash flooding threat will be greater over parts ofnortheastern New York into northern Vermont/New Hampshire, especially inhillier areas. Elsewhere, showers and some thunderstorms are possible overparts of New Mexico, along the Gulf Coast, and into theSoutheast/Mid-Atlantic.In the West, the intense heat will continue for at least a few more days,with temperatures well above normal and reaching or exceeding daily recordhighs over many locations from Mexico to Canada west of the Rockies.Excessive heat warnings or heat advisories are in effect for much of thearea outside the high mountains, even including the foothills.Temperatures well into the 100s/110s will be commonplace, resulting in awidespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk. In addition to the record high dailytemperatures, the early morning lows are also expected to set recordsacross large portions of the West over the coming two mornings. Themulti-day length and record warm overnight temperatures will continue tocause heat stress to anyone without adequate cooling and hydration.Elsewhere, temperatures will be cooler than average along the path ofPost-Tropical Cyclone Beryl thanks to overcast skies and rain. Ahead ofits path, the East Coast will see another day of warm/hot temperatureswell into the 90s from the Mid-Atlantic southward through the Carolinas.The high humidity values will result