Tag Archives: heat

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog 201201-201212

    NOAA: 2012 was hottest on record for Contiguous U.S.

    2012 was our warmest, and our second most extreme, year on record.

  • News heating

    Colder winter weather forecasts could turn up heating bill costs

    Experts say get ready to pay more to keep your home warm this winter.

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog CarrieLibbyHill

    This year will likely be our hottest on record for the contiguous U.S.

    2012 is currently outpacing the previous warmest years known since record-keeping began in 1880.

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    NOAA: August 2012 global temperature update

    The average global temperature for August 2012 made it the fourth-warmest August since record keeping began in 1880.

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog RVAsunriseMay24SUN

    NOAA: Summer 2012 was third hottest on record

    Only the summers of 2011 and 1936 have had higher summer temperatures for the Lower 48.

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog IMAGE: NOAA Climate Services

    NOAA: July 2012 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S.

    Record hottest 12-month period for the U.S. as well.

  • News CoolingShelters

    City opens cooling shelters on Friday

    The city will open three cooling shelters to assist residents with today’s high temperatures.

  • Weather / Weather Blog RVAsunriseMay24SUN

    Think this Summer has been hot? Remember 2010?

    2010 still holds the record for the most 100-degree days and the most 90-degree days for Richmond.

  • News / Weather / Weather Blog Carrie Heat

    WEATHER: Heat Advisory Thursday

    Afternoon heat index values will range 105 to 109 degrees.

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    DROUGHT ANIMATION: Flash drought explained in 14 seconds

    A new Climate Central animation shows the rapid progression of the U.S. drought over the past few months.

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    Yorkie left in car dies from 130 degree temps

    The woman now faces felony animal cruelty charges for leaving a dog in a hot car for hours.

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    WEATHER: Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday

    A Heat Advisory is in effect for 11 a.m. through 8 p.m.