southern US
Coverage of southern US in the Nexus archive.
- Heat dome brings long streak of triple digits
A high pressure system has developed over the southern US. This setup is causing temperatures to remain above normal, leading to an anticipated long stretch of triple-digit heat.
- Gusty winds and triple digits, Saharan dust moving in
Blustery winds and high heat are expected to continue through the rest of the week as the triple-digit temperature stretch persists. Additionally, Saharan dust has been observed moving towards the southern US.
- A few stray showers this weekend, a hot week ahead
The coming weekend expects hot and humid weather with potential stray showers. The heat will build through the week due to high pressure moving over the southern U.S.
- As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, 'super' El Niño may offer hope
A very strong El Niño is expected to bring extra precipitation to the southern U.S. this winter, potentially reducing wildfire risk in North America next summer.
- As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, 'super' El Niño may offer hope
A strong El Niño is expected to bring increased precipitation to the southern U.S. this winter, potentially reducing wildfire risk in North America next summer.
- US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The US plans to combat a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak using flies and dogs. The insect has been found in America for the first time since 1966, raising concerns in the southern US.
- Multiple cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria reported in southern US... as experts warn of rise ahead of summer
Multiple cases of deadly flesh-eating bacteria have been reported in the southern US. Experts warn of a potential rise in cases ahead of summer.