A powerful blocking ridge with an intense ‘heatwave’ develops over eastern Europe this week
-spread the word- A dynamic weather pattern continues this week, with a deep long-wave upper-level trough over the west-southwest and central Europe while to the east, an extensive upper...
Extremely hot weather in NW Russia today: 31 °C near the Arctic circle – May 12th, 2019
-spread the word- As expected, extremely high temperatures were reached in NW Russia today. Locations as far as almost 65° N pushed above 30 °C! 31 °C in Koynas,...
Extreme temperature anomaly contrast: central Europe vs NW Russia
-spread the word- While central and parts of southern and southeastern Europe are getting unseasonally cold weather, parts of northwest Russia will be baking hot this weekend. The contrast...
Russia down to nearly -60 °C, Australia scorching at nearly 50 °C – January 18, 2019
-spread the word- Parts of Russia again plunged towards -60 °C last night, while parts of Australia are in the middle of the summer and a strong heat wave,...
Saharan dust all over the eastern and central Mediterranean and Aegean region today – March 26, 2018
-spread the word- Large amounts of Saharan dust are suspended in the air all over the eastern and central Mediterranean and Aegean region today. We take a closer look....
Widespread Noctilucent Clouds over Europe – July 2/3, 2017
-spread the word- Noctilucent clouds were observed across large parts of the northern half of Europe! Noctilucent clouds are very different from the ‘ordinary’ clouds we are most used...
Moscow, Russia hit by ‘a hundred year storm’
-spread the word- Intense thunderstorms hit Moscow on Friday, June 30, producing widespread torrential rainfall and flash flooding, severe downbursts and at least one tornado. The event has been...