#weather-patterns

[ follow ]
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Rising La Nina odds point to more hurricanes in the Atlantic

Forecasters at the US Climate Prediction Center have issued a La Nina watch, indicating the Pacific Ocean surface will likely cool, heightening Atlantic storm risks.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

U.S. Flood Risk Is 67% Higher Than Historic Projections - Check Your Address - Earth911

The flood risk landscape has dramatically worsened since 2020 with Hurricane Helene headlining 27 disasters in the U.S. in 2024, costing $1 billion or more each.
Environment
#agriculture
#climate-change
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is climate change behind extreme heat and record cold? DW 07/09/2025

Europe faced a severe heatwave, while a rare polar cold wave affected southern South America simultaneously.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

A Massive Heat Dome Is Cooking the Eastern U.S.

On July 23 more than 35 million people are at a major or extreme risk of heat effects, according to the National Weather Service.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

African flare in Sicily: European heat record of 48.8C could be broken

Meteorological services indicate that rising temperatures in Sicily result from torrid winds from Africa, linked to a subtropical anticyclone, lasting until Saturday.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Climate fintech Eventual raises $7.5 million seed round from AlleyCorp and Upfront Ventures

Changes in weather patterns are affecting sailing and related industries, prompting the need for predictive models in insurance.
#flash-floods
#heat-wave
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Apparently, the Polar Vortex Is Evolving

Polar vortices, while not new, are becoming more severe due to rising Arctic temperatures. Evidence shows a common pattern in their frequency and intensity.
Science
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Ahead of deadly Texas floods, so many warnings from climate scientists were missed

Texas floods: over 100 dead and 160 missing as climate crisis escalates.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

How to sleep and what to eat: The ultimate guide to getting through a heatwave in Ireland

Ireland is predicted to experience its own heatwave as Europe suffers from extreme temperatures.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Horrific Comments on the Texas Floods Are Just the Beginning

Heavy flash floods in Central Texas resulted in at least 104 deaths, extensive damage, and ongoing rescue operations due to rapidly rising waters.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

How frightening flash floods can sink entire neighborhoods in MINUTES

Flash floods can occur rapidly and with devastating consequences, especially in vulnerable areas like Texas Hill Country.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The ocean's currents are shifting. Why?

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans affect one another in a feedback loop influencing wind and weather patterns, ocean currents, and more.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

This Wretched Heat Deserves a Name

Heat waves, though deadly, often fade from memory compared to storms, highlighting their anonymity and lack of narrative significance.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

FEMA Is Becoming Unreliable. Who Will Handle Disaster Relief?

The Saharan Air Layer significantly affects weather patterns, and its dust can suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes, impacting hurricane season outcomes positively.
SF politics
[ Load more ]