Extremely hot weather in NW Russia today: 31 °C near the Arctic circle – May 12th, 2019
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 … Read more
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Extreme temperature anomaly contrast: central Europe vs NW Russia
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 … Read more
Russia down to nearly -60 °C, Australia scorching at nearly 50 °C – January 18, 2019
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 … Read more
Saharan dust all over the eastern and central Mediterranean and Aegean region today – March 26, 2018
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 … Read more
Widespread Noctilucent Clouds over Europe – July 2/3, 2017
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 … Read more
Moscow, Russia hit by ‘a hundred year storm’
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 … Read more