Saturday, September 1, 2018

College football week 1: Warm weather for south-central US; Storm may disrupt Michigan, Notre Dame game

By Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather staff writer
September 1,2018, 10:35:30 AM EDT



For college football fans across the country, all the waiting and anticipation comes to an end this weekend as many ranked teams begin their seasons.
Most games featuring teams in the Top 25 should not have many weather disruptions. However, fans and players will need to contend with stifling heat in many locations.
Here is a look at several of the notable games that feature ranked teams and are being played outdoors this weekend. For the afternoon games, there are several locations that could endure AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
That means fans planning to spend a lot of time outdoors before and after the game should be sure to drink plenty of water and take other precautions such as applying sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses. 
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Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs as Missouri defensive back Logan Cheadle (28) gives chase in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Athens,Ga. Georgia won 53-28. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Oregon State Beavers at No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes - 12 p.m. EDT
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A warm and humid afternoon is expected in Columbus, Ohio, as the Buckeyes welcome the Beavers in a Big Ten-Pac 12 clash.
A partly sunny sky is anticipated, with temperatures near 80 F at kickoff. By the end of the game, highs will settle in the upper 80s.
There is a slight chance that a shower or thunderstorm rolls through the area, possibly causing a delay.
Florida Atlantic Owls at No. 7 Oklahoma Sooners- 12 p.m. EDT
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Hot and sunny weather is forecast as the seventh-ranked Oklahoma Sooners welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls to Norman.
A high near 90 is expected at kickoff, with further heating expected throughout the game. By the fourth quarter, temperatures will be in the mid-90s and the RealFeel temperature will approach 100.
Southern University Jaguars at No. 16 TCU Horned Frogs - 12 p.m. EDT
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It will feel slightly hotter than normal for this time of year in Fort Worth, Texas, as the Horned Frogs welcome the Jaguars of Southern University to Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Temperatures for morning tailgates will be in the 80s, climbing to near 90 F at kickoff,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Renee Duff said. “Further heating is expected throughout the game, with temperatures expected to reach the middle 90s during the 4th quarter and the RealFeel likely to hit 100.”
A normal high for this time of year in Fort Worth is 93.
Plenty of sunshine will be around, so fans will want to apply sunscreen frequently.

Furman Paladins at No. 2 Clemson Tigers - 12:20 p.m. EDT
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The heat during the game between the Tigers and Paladins at Clemson Memorial Stadium will be typical of South Carolina for this time of year.
By the fourth quarter, temperatures will be close to 90, with a RealFeel temperature near 100. The wind will not be a factor, blowing at less than 10 mph.
Austin Peay Governors at No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs - 3:30 p.m. EDT
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It will be a typical late summer Saturday in Athens, Georgia, as the Bulldogs host the Austin Peay Governors.
Temperatures will rise into the middle to upper 80s during the game, with RealFeel temperatures in the 90s. A normal high in Athens for this time of year is 88 F.

UNLV Rebels at No. 15 USC Trojans - 4 p.m. EDT
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A partly to mostly sunny sky is in the forecast during the afternoon in Southern California on Saturday as the Trojans and Rebels do battle at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Temperatures will remain this high throughout the game, with RealFeel temperatures in the 90s. Given that it'll be quite warm, fans should make sure to drink plenty of water during pregame activities and during the game. Players should also stay well hydrated to help prevent muscle cramping issues.
No. 14 Michigan at No. 12 Notre Dame - 7:30 p.m. EDT
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One of the marquee games of the opening weekend, Michigan and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry for the first time since 2014.
Depending on the speed of a story system moving through the area, the threat of showers and storms may linger into the evening hours, which could prompt a delay in the game if lightning is nearby.
Fans headed to the game at Notre Dame Stadium should bring along a poncho given the threat for rain.
Temperatures at kickoff will be in the upper 70s.

Appalachian State at No. 10 Penn State - 3:30 p.m. EDT
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Following a misty morning and early afternoon at University Park, Pennsylvania, clouds may break at times during the mid- to late-afternoon as the Nittany Lions take on the Mountaineers.
Fans can expect humid conditions and a few sprinkles.
There is the slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm popping up toward evening so a plastic rain poncho in reserve may not be a bad idea.
Temperatures will be mainly in the 70s, but factoring in the humidity, it may feel more like 80.
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Monsoon downpours focus on northern India as river flooding threatens the North East

By Courtney Spamer, AccuWeather meteorologist
By Kristina Pydynowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
September 1,2018, 10:46:56 AM EDT






The greatest risk for flooding from monsoon downpours will focus on north-central India into this week, while the country's North East region is facing river flooding following heavy rain that inundated China.
China alerted India that the swollen Yarlung Tsangpo River could flood more communities in Arunachal Pradesh as runoff from recent torrential rain in Tibet drains downstream.
The Yarlung Tsangpo River is known as the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh and the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
Those living in low-lying ares along the river in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are being put on alert for potential flooding, according to the Times of India. These residents should prepare for possible evacuations.
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In this handout photo provided by the Indian Air Force, villagers are airlifted during a rescue operation at an isolated island on the Siang River in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The air force used a helicopter to rescue 19 people who became stuck on an island in the Siang when the tiny spit of land became inaccessible by boats. (Indian Air Force via AP)

Flooding along the river has already prompted at least 19 people to be airliftedfrom a small island in Arunachal Pradesh. More than 200 others were rescued from Assam's Dhemaji district as over 1,000 families in the Mebo area of Arunachal Pradesh have been affected.
Runoff from monsoon downpours targeting North East India daily through next week, the most numerous of which will occur over the higher terrain, may further raise the river’s level and put more communities along the river’s edge at risk.
The river has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh with unusually high waves being reported.
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Avoid venturing into the swollen river for fishing, swimming and other activities. Where the river overflows its banks to flood roads and communities, residents are reminded never to attempt to drive or walk through flood waters. It takes only 150 mm (6 inches) of fast-flowing water to knock down an adult and 300 mm (a foot) to carry away a small vehicle.
Monsoon downpours are also raising concern for flooding back to north-central India.
Once again, cities such as Indore and Kanpur will be impacted by these daily downpours through the middle of next week.
Unlike the previous week, the periods of heavy rain will expand to affect other cities as well.
A weak low will enhance the rainfall around the city of New Delhi, for not only the weekend but into the new week as well.
The other main difference will be the presence of daily downpours in eastern India, including the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
"While localized flooding may occur around the National Capital Region and eastern India, a slow-moving storm will bring the heaviest rain and greatest risk of flooding to western Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said.
The storm can bring a total rainfall amount of 100-200 mm (4-8 inches) through Wednesday, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 300 mm (12 inches).
"This heaviest rain may focus on areas in between New Delhi and Lucknow with Agra and Gwalior at risk," Douty said.
Rainfall amounts of this magnitude are capable of producing life-threatening flooding, as well as mudslides in the mountainous areas. Rounds of downpours can also lead to widespread travel disruptions.
Meanwhile, largely dry weather is expected for far northwestern India.
By late week, the India Meteorological Department could declare the monsoon withdrawn from these areas, said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Jason Nicholls.
This is the first step in the withdrawal of the monsoonal rain from India, which on average begins in the first weeks of September. This process continues throughout the autumn, with monsoonal moisture slowly retreating southward across the country into early December.
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Tropical threat may evolve near Florida, US Gulf Coast during early September

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
September 1,2018, 10:53:19 AM EDT





A tropical disturbance that brought flooding downpours to parts of the Caribbean this week may organize and strengthen into next week while crossing Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
A tropical disturbance, known as a tropical wave, was sputtering around the islands of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola on Friday.
This tropical wave brought torrential downpours over the Lesser Antilles in recent days and caused localized flooding in some communities, including in Tortola, part of the British Virgin Islands, late Thursday.
Wind shear was preventing the feature from developing this week and may prevent rapid organization this weekend.
Wind shear is the increase in wind speed with altitude and over geographical distance. Strong wind shear can prevent a tropical storm from forming or may cause a hurricane to weaken.
"At this time, the feature has no circulation in the lowest layer of the atmosphere, so rapid development prior to crossing the Florida Straits or South Florida is unlikely," according to AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski.
Localized torrential downpours and gusty thunderstorms are in store for these locations as the feature moves along to the west and northwest over the next several days.
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Puerto Rico, the southeastern Bahamas, central Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos will be mostly affected by the downpours and squalls through Saturday.
Sunday and into Labor Day, South Florida, northwestern Cuba and the northwestern Bahamas can expect flooding showers and locally gusty thunderstorms to be most prevalent.
Early next week, the feature is projected to reach the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Rounds of downpours will continue to occur well ahead of the feature across a large part of the Gulf coast due to a tropical flow of moisture through the holiday weekend.
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Not only may the downpours interrupt a day at the beach, they may also lead to urban and low-lying area flooding to the Interstate 10 corridor and beyond.
People venturing into the water for a last dip in the ocean during the summer season should be wary of the risk for strong and frequent rip currents.
"If wind shear were to drop off as the feature moves over the Gulf of Mexico next week, development and strengthening may take place," Kottlowski said. 
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If the feature remains weak and poorly organized, then it is more likely to travel on a more westerly path toward Texas.
If the feature develops into a tropical storm or hurricane, then it is more likely to turn more to the north and possibly reach the upper Gulf coast somewhere from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.
All interests from Florida to Texas should monitor this feature, especially during next week when the risk of development may increase substantially.
Even if this system were not to strengthen, there will be other areas of concern over the Atlantic basin in the coming weeks. This includes a budding system near Cabo Verde.
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is Sept. 10.
"It is possible we could have anywhere from one to perhaps as many as four organized tropical systems across the Atlantic basin by the end of the first week of September," Kottlowski said.
Two additional robust tropical waves are forecast to move westward off the coast of Africa over the next week.
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Tropical Storm Florence forms in eastern Atlantic; Where is it headed next?

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
September 1, 2018, 11:02:35 AM EDT




Tropical Storm Florence formed near the Cabo Verde Islands early Saturday morning.
The Cabo Verde Islands are located over the eastern Atlantic, off the coast of Africa and are sometimes the breeding ground for tropical storms.
A batch of showers and thunderstorms pushed westward from Africa and became Tropical Depression 6 on Friday afternoon. As AccuWeather predicted, the depression strengthened to a tropical storm early Saturday. 
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This animation of the tropical Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018, shows the batch of showers and thunderstorms that has becomeTropical Storm Florence on the far right of the image. (NOAA / GOES)

Interests on the islands should expect an uptick in downpours, increasing winds and building seas into this weekend.
There is the potential for life-threatening flash flooding on the rugged terrain of the islands.
Small craft should remain in port and bathers should stay out of the water surrounding Cabo Verde until Florence moves away later this weekend and early next week.
As the storm moves across the islands and beyond, gradual strengthening is forecast.
"There is the potential for the storm to become the next hurricane of the season as it turns northwestward on a path for the middle of the Atlantic Ocean next week," AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski said.
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"During next week, Florence will likely spend considerable time over the middle of the Atlantic, away from land, in a zone with warm water and minimal disruptive winds," Kottlowski added.
During the second week of the month, the path of the storm is wide open.
Florence could be picked up by a non-tropical storm and carried northeastward toward Iceland, the British Isles or western Europe or could miss that connection and wander westward toward Bermuda, Atlantic Canada or New England at mid-month.
Sept. 10 marks the average peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
"It is possible we could have anywhere from one to perhaps as many as four organized tropical systems across the Atlantic basin by the end of the first week of September," Kottlowski said.
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In case you missed it: Extreme heat prompts new rule at US Open; 1st snow of season falls in Pacific Northwest

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather staff writer
August 31, 2018, 10:07:33 AM EDT




Tropical Storm Lane released record-breaking rainfall on Hawaii, triggering devastating flooding and debris flows across Hawaii last week.
Though Lane didn't make landfall, hundreds of homes sustained damages. On the Big Island, some areas received up to 4 feet of rain.
Over 14,000 customers were left without power on Maui and the Big Island at the height of the storm, mostly from trees falling on power lines.
Nearly 40 people were rescued from floodwaters over the weekend in the eastern part of the Big Island, according to the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, the first snow of the season fell across the Pacific Northwest Sunday into Monday as an autumnlike storm swept across the region.
The storm slashed temperatures by 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to the unseasonal snowfall. Most of the snow fell across the higher elevations including areas of Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
Accumulations were light with most areas receiving just a coating to an inch or two of snow.

Severe thunderstorms swept across part of the north-central United States this week, bringing another round of damaging winds and flooding downpours to the region.
More than 100,000 lost power across Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. One person was injured near Thornton, Iowa, after a tractor trailer was blown over on Interstate 35.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in six counties due to the damaging flooding across the region.
Cars were stranded on flooded roads in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after storms unloaded over 2 inches of rain in just a few short hours. Parts of Lambeau Field were also flooded following the torrential downpours.
While Lambeau was empty, sweltering heat took over the U.S. Open this weekend in Flushing, New York.
For the first time in history, organizers called for a 10-minute relief break during men's play on Tuesday as temperatures soared into the 90s. Five players withdrew from play due to the heat.
The 10-minute break before the third set is called when the heat stress index is at least 86 F, a rule that has been in women's play for the past three years.
"It wasn't fun to play in the heat," Márton Fucsovics, who lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic, said to BBC News. "I was dying after each point. It was too hot for tennis. It's dangerous."
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Fans use umbrellas to shelter from the sun as they watch the match between Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, and Daria Gavrilova, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Western wildfires have erupted in the U.S. and Canada this summer, and officials have declared 2018 as the worst fire season on record for British Columbia, according to CBC News.
Fires have charred more than 8,067 square miles (12,984 square km), breaking the previous record set just last year. More than 500 fires were actively burning this week.
In Europe, a large and dangerous wildfire broke out to the southwest of Berlin late this week.
The blaze, burning an area about the size of New York City, has forced at least 500 people to evacuate and pulled 600 firefighters on the scene.
Firefighters have had to deal with exploding World War II ammunition that remains buried within the burning forests making the situation even more difficult to control.
“We’ve had forest fires before but never of this magnitude,” said Treuenbrietzen Mayor Michael Knappe.
A new, independent report said that close to 3,000 people died in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria.
Researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GW Milken Institute SPH) analyzed death certificates and other mortality data for six months from September 2017 and February 2018.
The new death toll is 22 percent greater than the number of deaths that would’ve been expected during that period in a year without the deadly hurricane, according to the report.

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