Archive for July, 2017
The Icelandic capital of Reykjavik touched 22.5C on July 27. This was the warmest day for the city in 9 years when the thermometer hit 25.7C in July 2008. The previous day (26th) saw north-central Iceland rise to a balmy 24C. Meanwhile further south, while the UK is locked out of summer and stuck beneath low […]
A system sliding east through the Middle Atlantic region gets an added boost with coastal low pressure enhancement off the Delmarva. An ENE track more suited to fall or winter is bringing a widespread windy soaking today and tomorrow. Watching closely for slow moving or stationary thunderstorms as these could drop 6+ inches within a couple of hours. […]
An active tropical Pacific with currently EIGHT systems spinning is transferring tropical energy into the North Pacific/North Atlantic jet stream and in turn we’ve seen significant cooling in our northern oceans and continents as a result. Eight Tropical #Cyclones At Once in the North Pacific Ocean For First Time Since 1974 https://t.co/l3G244tlmM pic.twitter.com/Bd02KS9Xv4 — Weather Underground (@wunderground) […]
With at least 5 tropical cyclones roaming the tropical Pacific, the North Pacific jet stream has strengthened therefore enhancing the downstream North America/North Atlantic jet stream and cyclogenesis. This explains the UK’s current and near term disappointing weather pattern frequently consisting of sunshine and showers along with a chilly breeze. Unfortunately UK and Irish sun seekers will need to head for the Med […]
The monsoon pattern is firmly in charge of the Southwest with thunderstorms erupting widely on a daily basis. One particular cell which crossed the Las Vegas area caused widespread flash flooding with rain amounts of up to an inch falling within just 10-15 minutes! Flood Warnings now for the Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs State Park […]
Following the 3rd driest spring and 2 years of below average rainfall, Italy’s drought continues to worsen and has now forced the government to switch off fountains across Rome including those of St Peter’s Square. Parts of mainland Italy, Sicily and Sardinia have seen rivers dry up while forests suffer fire. Italy isn’t alone in this summer’s drought and wildfire problem. […]
Article from Channel NewsAsia July 22, 2017 SHANGHAI: Shanghai sweltered under a new record high of 40.9°C (105°F) on Friday (Jul 21), authorities said as they issued a weather “red alert” over a stubborn heat wave that has plagued much of the country. Hospitals in the city have reported increased numbers of patients suffering from […]
Cloud and onshore wind brought an unusual July afternoon temperature profile across the UK yesterday. Onshore winds blowing off a cool North Sea combined with cloud really supressed temperatures from Kent right the way up to Caithness. In the sunshine of the West however it was a glorious summer’s day with 23 to 25C achieved from the Southwest of England […]
Hot times in Iraq with Baghdad touching a record 50.2C (122F), close to the all-time record of 51C (123F) set last year. Even in the foothills of Iraq’s far North, records or even all-time record highs were record on July 22.
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