Hurricane-force winds and unrelenting rain hit the Dunhill Links in St. Andrews, leaving organizers no choice but to shorten the famed tournament to 54 holes. The severe conditions tested the field’s resilience and challenged their ability to compete in extreme weather.
An extreme heat wave is placing millions of people in Oregon, California, and Washington under alerts, where high temperatures overnight are deepening concerns. These conditions raise the risk of wildfires, underscoring the potential consequences of ongoing climate challenges.
Relief from soaring heat in the Southwest is providing a welcome break, yet regions to the north face a dire condition as wildfires flare up with new intensity. Experts point to climate change as the underlying driver of these extreme weather shifts, linking surging temperatures and drought to the risk of devastating blazes.
A powerful heat wave continues to grip Southern California, with its highest temperatures expected on Thursday and Friday. Forecasts indicate conditions may intensify before any relief arrives. Communities throughout the region are staying vigilant in the face of soaring temperatures.
