The total solar eclipse will plunge some areas into darkness on April 8.
The total solar eclipse is only a week away, but early weather forecasts show that cloud cover could hinder the experience in at least one state.On Monday, April 8, the moon will be positioned so that the entire disc of the sun will be blocked in several states, plunging millions of people into darkness during the early afternoon.
The path of totality will start in Mexico and extend across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine before heading over the North Atlantic.The spectacle is expected to draw crowds from around the nation as people head to areas in the path of totality to witness the eclipse. Meanwhile, officials across the country have voiced concerns about stretched public safety resources and an 'enormous strain' on local hospitals and congested roadways. At least four states have urged residents to stock up on groceries and gas and to fill medical prescriptions in the days leading up to the eclipse, as it is expected that traffic could overwhelm local roads.Some cities in Texas are expecting their populations to triple for the eclipse, but clouds could diminish the experience, according to a forecast map shared by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday morning.'#Eclipse2024 Update: The weather pattern still favors clouds & rain on April 8th, but all may not be lost yet! There's a low - medium chance some locations may be able to see the eclipse through a veil of high clouds or partial cloud clearing. Stay Updated!' the NWS office in Fort Worth posted to X, formerly Twitter.NWS meteorologist Juan Hernandez told Newsweek that it will still get dark during the eclipse even if clouds are present. However, if cloud cover is thick enough, those within the path of totality wouldn't be able to view the moon moving in front of the sun with special glasses.There's still a chance for the forecast to change, but Hernandez said people should expect some cloud cover.'There's pretty good confidence that we will have clouds in the area just because of the weather system that's coming in at that time frame,' he said. 'The main question right now is even if it's cloudy, what is the quality or thickness of those clouds?'Depending on the elevation and thickness of the clouds, one might be able to still view the eclipse even if clouds are present.Capital Weather Gang, which posts worldwide weather news from The Washington Post, also shared an eclipse map that predicted cloud cover for the big day. According to the map, Texas cities within the path of totality will experience some of the most cloud cover, as could Little Rock, Arkansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Cleveland, Ohio.'A week until eclipse, cloud cover forecast still challenging. Big picture, we can say: * Texas looks cloudier, New England sunnier. But devil in details: Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo coin flip sunnier v cloudier,' the post reads.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Illinois Eclipse 2024: Tips for viewing the last total solar eclipse for 20 yearsMother Nature is putting together quite a show for all to see on April 8. It’s going to be the last total solar eclipse that we will see for the next 20 years and Illinois has some of the best seats to offer.
Read more »
Solar eclipse 2024: Why wearing red or green could enhance your solar eclipse experienceChoosing the right colors to wear won’t just be about looking good – there’s a science behind the reason why experts say you should think about wearing red or green.
Read more »
DFW eclipse events guide: Where to watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in North Texas?Celebrity Chef Graham Elliot joins us to show us what makes Le Margot French Restaurant special.
Read more »