Health risks during a heatwave and sweltering hot weather
An extended period of hot weather, especially when temperatures are surpassing +35 °C, it is physically challenging and presents enhanced risk for health. Sweltering weather, …
Autumn 2024 Seasonal Weather Forecast Update: The La Niña will not be as strong as previously expected
Meteorological Autumn is just around the corner. Looking at the latest seasonal forecast, we can see clear signs of a weak La Niña emerging. Its …
Hurricane Ernesto slams Bermuda. Then, it heads towards the UK and Ireland as an extratropical Atlantic storm next week
After a short break, the next Atlantic hurricane, Ernesto, slams Bermuda this weekend. A Category 2 storm, Ernesto, is expected to bring a prolonged period …
Spotting convective weather: clouds and thunderstorms
The convective weather processes in the atmosphere involve heating the air at the surface, lifting it from the Earth’s surface upwards. As the warm air …
Experience the spectacular Perseid meteor shower 2024
Mark your calendars for a spectacular celestial fireworks display in the coming days; Perseids are coming up! The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Monday, August …
The highest temperatures this summer for western and central Europe coming up, as short but intense heatwave develops through mid-August
An extensive heat dome is dominating the southern half of Europe this month, and it’s nowhere near its end. Upcoming days will bring an intensifying …
What does the South Pole Stratospheric Warming mean for Winter 2024/2025?
A strong Stratospheric Warming event is ongoing over the South Pole. It has disturbed the southern Polar Vortex and will help to create strong weather …
Western Europe faces intense Heatwave as Olympics kick off; scorching heat develops next week
While July continued with heatwaves across south and eastern Europe, the heat is finally spreading towards western Europe as well. Most of Western Europe will …