This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limit
(bbc.com)
It is now "virtually certain" that 2024 - a year punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms - will be the world's warmest on record, according to projections by the European climate service.
It is now "virtually certain" that 2024 - a year punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms - will be the world's warmest on record, according to projections by the European climate service.
This year 'virtually certain' to be hottest on record, finds EU space programme
(theguardian.com)
It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European Union’s space programme has found.
It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European Union’s space programme has found.
Mount Fuji snowless at end of October for first time in 130 years
(jpost.com)
Japan's iconic Mount Fuji remains snowless, marking the latest date without a snowcap since records began 130 years ago.
Japan's iconic Mount Fuji remains snowless, marking the latest date without a snowcap since records began 130 years ago.
At least 62 killed in flooding in Spain
(elpais.com)
At least 70 people are reported to have died as a result of flooding in Spain, which mainly affected the province of Valencia, according to the Integrated Operational Coordination Center of the Ministry of Interior, which compiles information from various security and emergency agencies.
At least 70 people are reported to have died as a result of flooding in Spain, which mainly affected the province of Valencia, according to the Integrated Operational Coordination Center of the Ministry of Interior, which compiles information from various security and emergency agencies.
Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
(theguardian.com)
Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers after torrential rain caused flash floods in southern and eastern Spain, shutting roads and high-speed train connections.
Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers after torrential rain caused flash floods in southern and eastern Spain, shutting roads and high-speed train connections.
A Physicist Reveals Why You Should Run in the Rain
(sciencealert.com)
We've all been there – caught outside without an umbrella as the sky opens up. Whether it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, instinct tells us that running will minimise how wet we get. But is that really true? Let's take a scientific look at this common dilemma.
We've all been there – caught outside without an umbrella as the sky opens up. Whether it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, instinct tells us that running will minimise how wet we get. But is that really true? Let's take a scientific look at this common dilemma.
Florida domed homes have survived category 5 hurricanes
(bbc.com)
As Florida has been hit by several devastating hurricanes, homes designed to withstand these extreme storms have gone through a serious test.
As Florida has been hit by several devastating hurricanes, homes designed to withstand these extreme storms have gone through a serious test.
Meteorologists, please stop the fearmongering (2019)
(lakeplacidnews.com)
On Wednesday morning, Jan. 30, ever present on the Weather Channel’s screen to the right of meteorologist Jim Cantore reporting from Super Bowl headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, were the words “Frozen America: Life-threatening cold grips the U.S.”
On Wednesday morning, Jan. 30, ever present on the Weather Channel’s screen to the right of meteorologist Jim Cantore reporting from Super Bowl headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, were the words “Frozen America: Life-threatening cold grips the U.S.”
Dramatic images show the first floods in the Sahara in half a century
(theguardian.com)
Dramatic pictures have emerged of the first floods in the Sahara in half a century.
Dramatic pictures have emerged of the first floods in the Sahara in half a century.
US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge
(theguardian.com)
Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather, abuse and even death threats, amid what they say is an unprecedented surge in misinformation as two major hurricanes have hit the US.
Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather, abuse and even death threats, amid what they say is an unprecedented surge in misinformation as two major hurricanes have hit the US.
BBC Weather app bug suggests hurricane winds in UK
(bbc.co.uk)
The BBC Weather website and app are experiencing a data fault issue - leading to incorrect forecasts of hurricane force winds in the UK and across the globe.
The BBC Weather website and app are experiencing a data fault issue - leading to incorrect forecasts of hurricane force winds in the UK and across the globe.
Corn sweat is real, and it's made heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable
(npr.org)
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
How Waffle House helps Southerners and FEMA judge a storm's severity
(apnews.com)
What might sound like silly logic has become one of the most reliable ways for Southerners — and even federal officials — to gauge a storm’s severity and identify communities most in need of immediate aid.
What might sound like silly logic has become one of the most reliable ways for Southerners — and even federal officials — to gauge a storm’s severity and identify communities most in need of immediate aid.
How the 'Waffle House Index' Shows the Impact of Hurricane Milton
(investopedia.com)
It takes a lot for a Waffle House to close. If the "Waffle House Index" is flashing red ahead of an impending storm, you might want to think twice about staying put.
It takes a lot for a Waffle House to close. If the "Waffle House Index" is flashing red ahead of an impending storm, you might want to think twice about staying put.
Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Cat 5 storm as it heads for Florida
(theconversation.com)
Hurricane Milton went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours as it headed across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Hurricane Milton went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours as it headed across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Gamma radiation is produced in large tropical thunderstorms
(phys.org)
In the 1990s, NASA satellites built to spot high-energy particles coming from supernovas and other celestial-sized objects discovered a surprise—high energy gamma radiation bursts coming from right here on Earth.
In the 1990s, NASA satellites built to spot high-energy particles coming from supernovas and other celestial-sized objects discovered a surprise—high energy gamma radiation bursts coming from right here on Earth.
US govt hiding top hurricane forecast model sparks outrage after deadly Helene
(theregister.com)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cannot reveal weather forecasts from a particularly accurate hurricane prediction model to the public that pays for the American government agency – because of a deal with a private insurance risk firm.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cannot reveal weather forecasts from a particularly accurate hurricane prediction model to the public that pays for the American government agency – because of a deal with a private insurance risk firm.
Why Appalachia flooded so from Helene's remnants
(scientificamerican.com)
Hurricane Helene hit Florida’s western coast as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26 and was accompanied by serious storm surges—but the damage didn’t end there.
Hurricane Helene hit Florida’s western coast as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26 and was accompanied by serious storm surges—but the damage didn’t end there.
We're only beginning to understand the historic nature of Helene's flooding
(arstechnica.com)
As of Monday morning, if one wanted to grasp the historic nature of flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene in western parts of North Carolina and the surrounding areas, the logical place to begin is at the National Climatic Data Center.
As of Monday morning, if one wanted to grasp the historic nature of flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene in western parts of North Carolina and the surrounding areas, the logical place to begin is at the National Climatic Data Center.
Overlooked Weather Phenomenon Produces Gamma Rays in Our Atmosphere
(sciencealert.com)
The electrical effects of a thunderstorm are not confined just to high up in the atmosphere. Close to the ground, Earth's atmosphere hums with intense electric fields that accelerate particles, flinging electrons in ways that force atoms to glow with gamma rays.
The electrical effects of a thunderstorm are not confined just to high up in the atmosphere. Close to the ground, Earth's atmosphere hums with intense electric fields that accelerate particles, flinging electrons in ways that force atoms to glow with gamma rays.
IBM and NASA Open-Source Model for Weather and Climate Applications
(newsroom.ibm.com)
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new AI foundation model for a variety of weather and climate use cases, available in open-source to the scientific, developer, and business communities.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new AI foundation model for a variety of weather and climate use cases, available in open-source to the scientific, developer, and business communities.