A meteor fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, causing a sonic boom and tremors. NASA confirmed the fireball broke apart at 40 miles altitude, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
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A loud boom heard across northeastern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Witnesses reported a bright fireball streaking across the sky, and satellite imagery detected a green flash consistent with a meteor event over Cleveland. This incident follows recent meteor sightings in Ohio, and authorities continue to monitor and investigate these occurrences.
The NOAA has reported that the US has already experienced more billion-dollar weather disasters in 2023 than in any other year since tracking began, with 253 fatalities and $57.6 billion in damages. Tropical Storm Hilary is among the potential billion-dollar events from 2023 that are still under review, and the NOAA has forecasted an "above normal" hurricane season. The NOAA has urged people to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
NOAA has released an updated outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season, predicting an “above normal” season with 14 to 21 named storms and six to 11 hurricanes, including two to five major hurricanes. This is an increase from the initial outlook, which predicted a 40% chance of a “near-normal” season. NOAA urges coastal residents to remain prepared and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
A buoy off South Florida has recorded ocean temperatures of up to 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit, as hot as a hot tub, which is a cause for concern as it could have a negative impact on marine life and the environment. Experts have been tracking the exceptionally warm water temperatures since early July, and surrounding buoys have recorded similarly high temperatures, indicating that the high temperature reading is not an outlier or sensor error. Scientists are now monitoring the situation closely to determine the extent of the damage.
Wildfires in eastern Canada are causing hazardous air quality conditions in the eastern United States, with cities such as New York City and Detroit having some of the worst air quality worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a radar-based analysis showing near-surface smoke over the U.S., and citizens are advised to limit their outdoor activities.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that La Niña, a weather pattern that increases hurricane activity and worsens western drought, has officially ended, with neutral conditions now in place. This is the first time since September 2020 that neutral conditions have been in place, and they are expected to continue through early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. El Niño is also expected to increase the chance for early spring conditions across the southern U.S.