Heat Dome: Understanding the patterns that lead to extreme heatwaves
A heat dome is caused when the atmosphere traps hot ocean air as if bound by a lid or cap. The extensive dome traps warm …
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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, …
40+ °C heatwave intensifies across eastern and southern Europe this week
Through mid-July, much warmer weather than average returns to the eastern and southern half of Europe; temperatures will surpass 40 °C in some areas. A …
The first significant heatwave of summer 2024 is forecast to spread across a large part of Europe
The first month of meteorological summer 2024 started with wet and cool weather across much of Europe; the only region receiving more summertime-like weather was …
Arctic Sea Ice ranks as the third highest in the last 10 winters at the beginning of February and follows the normal growth of the 2010s
As winter unfolds, the Arctic sea ice takes center stage, showcasing a noteworthy ranking as the third-highest in the last 10 years. Nevertheless, weather patterns …
A New Powerful Heat Dome Forecast to Drag a Major Heatwave across Western Europe as we head into the Weekend
After a record-warm September across many parts of Europe, October doesn’t want to be left behind. An unprecedented start of the month has pushed numerous …
A Historic, Record-Shattering Heatwave is Forecast for the Midwest This Week
A textbook Omega-Blocking High pattern is developing across North America this weekend. It results in a record-challenging heatwave for the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes …
A New Heatwave is Forecast for Western Europe – Unseasonably High Temperatures develop under the Heat Dome as we head into October 2023
After the storm Agnes blasted over Ireland and the UK this week, much weather is forecast as we head into early October. A strong heat …