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Dry air expected in the DC region after wet weather threatens morning commute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

Listen to WTOP for weather updates on the 8s.Rain and storms are exiting the D.C. area ahead of Friday morning’s commute, which could lead to drier air.Rain will taper off by 7 a.m., according to 7News First Alert meteorologist Brian van de Graaff. He said even though skies will gradually brighten through the morning, the rest of Friday is expected to be filled with cloudy skies.“It will be very humid this morning, but our winds will shift out of the northwest and will start ushering in drier air to the region this afternoon,” van de Graaff said. “You’ll really feel the drop in humidity by late afternoon and this evening.”Temperatures will be warm to hot with highs in the upper 80s. The weekend is looking more favorable “with relatively low humidity, comfy mornings in the 60s, and afternoon highs in the upper 80s,” according to van de Graaff.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeathe...

Police arrest 4 suspects in SW Miami-Dade involved in carjacking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

A vehicle that was reported stolen on Thursday night in the Hammocks District has been successfully recovered, and four suspects are now in custody following a swift response from law enforcement. According to police, the Real Time Crime Center issued a “Be On The Lookout” alert after a License Plate Reader (LPR), which captures license plate information and cross-checks it against databases, activated in Southwest Miami-Dade, signaling the presence of the stolen vehicle.Around 2:30 a.m., Miami-Dade Police officers initiated a search operation in the area where the LPR had indicated the vehicle’s presence. The pursuit concluded at the intersection of Southwest 216th Street and US-1, where officers successfully stopped the stolen vehicle.Crime Scene technicians were on the scene as they took photos of the evidence and, police said, they found a gun in the car they stopped. According to authorities, four individuals were taken into custody without incident. The iden...

Confident US enters Women’s World Cup against underdog Vietnam as quest for 3rd title begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — In the words of Vietnam’s coach, facing the U.S. national team in the Women’s World Cup is a daunting quest, something “like a mountain,” said Mai Duc Chung.Vietnam makes its World Cup debut Saturday against the United States, the heavy favorites to win the tournament for an unprecedented third time. The Americans enter Saturday’s game in Auckland at Eden Park with the same confidence it carried through its last two World Cup-winning runs.“The U.S. is a very, very strong team. It is like a mountain. But it doesn’t mean that we will give up,” said Mai.But few believe Vietnam has a chance. The national team is very similar to Thailand, which the Americans thumped 13-0 in the opener at the World Cup four years ago in France. The United States went on to beat the Netherlands 2-0 for its second consecutive World Cup and fourth overall, the most of any nation.“Fear? We Believe,” said captain Nuynh Nhu. “We’ve already prepared. Not...

2024 will probably be hotter than this year because of El Niño, NASA scientists say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

(CNN) — As millions bake under a relentless heat wave in the South and Southwest US – and as temperatures soar around the Northern Hemisphere – NASA scientists warned Thursday that we haven’t even seen the worst of El Niño and next year will likely be even warmer for the planet.Climate change, caused by burning fossil fuels, is unequivocally warming the Earth’s temperature, NASA scientists said.And El Niño, the natural climate pattern in the tropical Pacific that brings warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures and influences weather, has only just started in recent months and therefore is not having a huge impact yet on the extreme heat people around the globe are experiencing this summer, said Gavin Schmidt, a climatologist and director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.“It’s really only just emerged, and so what we’re seeing is not really due to that El Niño,” Schmidt told reporters. “What we’re seeing is the overall warmth pretty much everywhere – particularly i...

Tips to stay safe during Excessive Heat Advisory in Miami-Dade County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) — As residents of Miami-Dade County face scorching temperatures and a second-ever Excessive Heat Advisory, the National Weather Service and Miami-Dade County officials have issued crucial warnings and safety tips to help residents stay safe during this extreme weather event.Officials are emphasizing the importance of checking in on the most vulnerable groups during this heatwave, including children under the age of 5, adults over 65, and pets. As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke increases significantly.To mitigate the impact of the extreme heat, residents are urged to follow these essential guidelines:Seek Air-Conditioned Environments: Whenever possible, stay indoors in air-conditioned buildings to escape the sweltering heat.Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid or limit consumption of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, as they can contribute to dehydratio...

Police investigating after stabbing at Park Street station leaves woman with life-threatening injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

A large police presence gathered at the Park Street Station entrance to Boston Common overnight after a stabbing left a woman with life-threatening injuries, officials said.Officers responding to a reported stabbing at the station around 11:30 p.m. assisted in transporting the victim to the hospital, according to Boston police.No arrests have been made.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Late Storms, Solid Weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

After a beauty of a summer’s afternoon yesterday, we start the morning off comfortable with temps in the 60s. Dew points start to sneak back up this morning and will be higher this afternoon. The higher humidity will fuel scattered storms this afternoon too, mainly across central and western Massachusetts. Across Western New England, a few of the storms will be strong to severe. A lower risk of severe weather exists across Central Mass, with severe weather not expected across far eastern Mass. In fact, across eastern Mass, the shower/storm threat is low until a few move in late-day/evening. That system drags across southern New England tonight, tries to push most of the instability east of us by Saturday. Although a spot shower/storm can’t be ruled out Saturday, the bulk of the day should turn out to be dry with temps in the low to mid 80s. Sunday looks gorgeous, with highs in the mid 80s, lower humidity and mostly sunny skies. Copy and paste that into Monday.Next week overal...

Patriots mailbag: Is more help needed at cornerback?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

With Patriots training camp opening up in less than a week, we opened up the mailbag for questions on Twitter. Here’s what Patriots fans want to know:@yuruhwizzrdGood to have you back Doug!! I’m interested to know, what are your expectations for Mac and the offense this season? #MailDougThank you! It’s great to be back on the beat.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots announce dates for Pat Patriot throwback uniforms New England Patriots | Patriots players bulked up ahead of 2023 NFL season New England Patriots | Source: Patriots hosting RB Leonard Fournette for free-agent workout New England Patriots | OBF: Bill Belichick’s future in the hands of Mac Jones To answer your question: better. How much better is the real question because it would be difficult to be as bad or worse than the unit played in 2022 with Matt Patricia and Joe Judge at the helm.The goal should be to be more improved than the P...

Russia aims missiles at Ukraine’s farm storage after days of hitting port facilities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian cruise missiles, flying low and hugging the terrain to dodge Ukrainian air defenses, destroyed farm storage buildings in the Odesa region early Friday, Ukrainian officials said, as the Kremlin’s forces expanded their targets following three days of bombardment of the region’s Black Sea port infrastructure.Hours later, seven Russian missiles also damaged what officials described as an “important infrastructure facility” southwest of the port city of Odesa, in what appeared to be part of an ongoing Kremlin effort to cripple Ukraine’s Black Sea food exports. Officials did not immediately provide details of that attack.During the night, two missiles struck the agricultural storage facility, starting a fire, and while workers fought to put it out another missile hit, destroying farm and firefighting equipment, the southern Odesa region’s Gov. Oleh Kiper said.The attack injured two people and destroyed 100 metric tons of peas and 20 metric tons of barley, acco...

Swiss order hang gliders to stay away, closing air space as firefighters battle forest inferno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:47 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities have temporarily shut the airspace over a small part of southwestern Switzerland because recreational gliders have endangered the work of emergency teams battling a persistent forest fire in the area.The Federal Office of Civil Aviation said Friday that the restriction in an airspace of up to 8,000 feet (about 2,400 meters), over a wooded mountainside near the town of Bitsch, will last a week.The measure affects civil aircraft and drones and is aimed “to protect the ongoing activities of response teams on the ground and in the air,” the office said on its website.Office spokesman Christian Schubert, in an email to The Associated Press, said the closure affects about 40-50 square kilometers (about 15-20 square miles) in an area that is popular with recreational gliders.The heads of local helicopter crews and firefighting squads requested the closure because of the dangers presented by the gliders to what was already risky work, Schubert said. No incide...