The first ever heat advisory has been issued in the state of Alaska. The National Weather Service is warning that temperatures could hit 85 degrees in the Fairbanks area on Sunday.
  • LupusBlackfur@lemmy.world
    452·
    2 days ago

    It’s not the first instance of unusually high temperatures in what many consider the nation’s coldest state, but the National Weather Service only recently allowed for heat advisories to be issued there. Information on similarly warm weather conditions previously came in the form of “special weather statements.”

    So, semantics…

    Not to lessen the severity of the climate change that is “fueling” these warmer temps, but Come On, AP…

    🤦‍♀️ 🙄 🤡

    • can@sh.itjust.works
      192·
      2 days ago

      The headline is still accurate and the fact they’re now feeling the need to change the name is notable.

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 days ago

      Same article:

      " Thoman also clarified that the term swap doesn’t have anything to do with climate change.

      “I think some of it is related to the recognition that hot weather does have an impact on Alaska, and in the interior especially,” Thoman said. "