Weather Updates, August 26: Tracking Beautiful Fall Temps, A Giant Haboob In AZ, The Tropics And More Jennifer GrayAugust 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM As the tropics stay on the quieter side for the last week of August, we continue to watch impactful weather stories happening around the U.S. and the world.
- - Weather Updates, August 26: Tracking Beautiful Fall Temps, A Giant Haboob In AZ, The Tropics And More
Jennifer GrayAugust 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
As the tropics stay on the quieter side for the last week of August, we continue to watch impactful weather stories happening around the U.S. and the world.
Here's a look at what we are tracking on Tuesday:
(11:05 a.m. EDT) Some First Freezes Of The Season
From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman:
This may be "too soon" for most of you, but parts of the Great Lakes as far south as Ann Arbor, Michigan, dipped into the 30s this morning. A few locations in northern Wisconsin, northern Michigan and northeast Minnesota even dipped to the freezing mark or colder.
(10:40 a.m. EDT) Firefighter Dies While Battling Montana Blaze
From managing editor Sean Breslin:
Sad news to report this morning — a 60-year-old firefighter passed away while battling the Bivens Creek Fire in the Tobacco Root Mountains of southwestern Montana. He was identified as Ruben Gonzales Romero from Keizer, Oregon; according to the , he collapsed while doing fire suppression work on Sunday afternoon and could not be revived.
Gonzales Romero had been a firefighter for 20 years and mostly did chainsaw work, according to his company, TJ Forestry Contracting LLC.
(10:15 a.m. EDT) Unusually Long August Heat Wave
From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman:
While most of the U.S. is enjoying a taste of fall, that is certainly not the case in western Canada. Twenty-nine Canadian cities tied or set daily record highs on Monday, according to Environment Canada. Three of those locations in British Columbia topped 100 degrees, led by Canada's typical Fraser Canyon hot spot, Lytton (106.3 degrees).
Heat alerts continue in parts of four western Canadian provinces. Environment Canada noted the longevity of this heat wave in Edmonton could set an August record.
(09:50 a.m. EDT) It's Waterspout Season in the Great Lakes
From meteorologist Tiffany Savona:
At least 25 waterspouts were confirmed over the weekend across the Great Lakes, according to the International Centre for Waterspout Research.
(09:25 a.m. EDT) Remembering Hurricane Katrina: 20 years later
From meteorologist Jennifer Gray:
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina forever changed the landscape and lives of countless people along the Gulf Coast. I was working as a local meteorologist in Louisiana during the morning hours, the day Katrina made landfall. As a Louisiana native, I'll never forget the gut-wrenching feeling while watching the storm inch closer to shore. With many of my family and friends in harm's way, it was a hopeless feeling that so many had that day. I don't think anyone could have predicted what would unfold in the days, weeks and months that followed. We are taking a look back at the events that took place during and after Katrina's landfall all week.
You can watch the latest video here.
Also, meteorologist Jonathan Belles takes a fascinating look back in this piece you will want to check out: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later: By The Numbers
(08:55 a.m. EDT) Tropical Storm Turns Deadly After Making Landfall
From staff writer Renee Straker:
Heavy rain is drenching Vietnam today after a tropical storm named Typhoon Kajiki made landfall Monday afternoon. At least three people died and thousands of homes were damaged, according to state television reports.
Two airports in Vietnam remain closed and residents in low-lying areas of Thailand have been warned of possible flash floods and landslides from the storm today.
(08:30 a.m. EDT) Haboob Storms Over Mountain America Stadium
From senior writer Chris DeWeese:
We're seeing a lot of amazing videos of the large haboob that swept over the Phoenix area yesterday. This one comes from Arizona State's Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, where the Sun Devils are due to face the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Saturday.
(08:00 a.m. EDT) When Does Fall Officially Start?
From digital meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser:
As temperatures drop refreshingly below average, it raises the age-old question of when fall officially begins. If you ask a meteorologist, you'll likely hear Sept. 1 — the first day of meteorological fall that runs through Nov. 30. But many consider the fall equinox, which falls on Sept. 22, to be the first official day of the season — often referred to as astronomical fall. Whether you follow the meteorological calendar, the astronomical calendar, or when Starbucks releases its pumpkin spice latte (which is today!), I think we can all agree we're ready for some more permanent cooler temperatures.
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