Climate Impact Report – 6/3

Key Facts Of The Day 6/3

Storms and Flooding

• Severe storms are expected to move across a wide stretch of the central United States through Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
• The remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin could bring excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
• NOAA forecasters predict the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will see a 60% chance of between 13 and 19 named storms, six to ten of which are expected to be hurricanes. Three to five of those could be major hurricanes.

Wildfires

• As of Monday, seven wildfires had burned 74,858 acres across AZ, CA, FL, MN, and NM.
  • The Cody Fire in Arizona has burned 1,223 acres and is 90% contained.  
  • The Inn Fire in California has burned 728 acres and is 94% contained.
  • In Florida, two fires have burned 7,505 acres.
  • In Minnesota, two fires have burned 16,104 acres.
  • The Paradise Fire in New Mexico has burned 727 acres and is 92% contained. 
• Smoke from the Canadian wildfires may be seen as far south as the Gulf Coast states before the weather pattern changes.
• A new study found exposure to PM2.5 particle pollution from wildfire smoke can have health effects up to three months after the blazes have ended.

Extreme Heat

• As heat waves are getting more intense and prolonged, their effect on the mind and body are also becoming more dire.
• As temperatures soar in Tucson, mechanics are seeing a rise in heat-related car problems and they say the worst may be yet to come.
• New York Governor Hochul announced a series of measures to protect New Yorkers from extreme heat this summer.
  • The initiative includes providing free air conditioners to eligible residents, enhancing access to cooling centers, and supporting the development of cool and resilient buildings.