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Southern California Endures Record-Breaking October Heat as Santa Ana Winds Push Temperatures to 109°F

A persistent high-pressure system has driven a record-breaking heat wave across Southern California, with San Diego County experiencing its third consecutive day of triple-digit temperatures. The National Weather Service warns that normal conditions will not return until next Sunday, as unusual Santa Ana wind patterns push hot air directly onto the coast. Concurrently, El Niño conditions are fueling severe wildfires in Indonesia and intensifying Super Typhoon Choi-Wan in the Pacific.

via The Guardian|

#climate-anomalies #el-nino #extreme-heat

weather-and-climate27 days ago

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Late Start Amid Strong El Niño

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first in reliable records to pass September 11 without a single hurricane forming. As of mid-September, only five named tropical storms have developed, none reaching hurricane strength. This unprecedented calm is attributed to a 'very strong' El Niño event, which has generated intense wind shear and Saharan dust that suppress storm development in the Atlantic. While the White House has claimed credit for the quiet season, meteorologists emphasize that the season officially runs through November, and late-season storms remain possible. The current inactivity aligns with NOAA’s prediction of below-normal activity, though the broader climate implications of the El Niño, including potential record global temperatures in 2027, remain a significant concern.

via WLWT|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #climate-anomalies #el-nino

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Earth's Orbit Altered by Passing Star, Scientists Find"

A recent study suggests that a passing star, HD-7977, which came within 31,000 astronomical units of the Sun nearly 3 million years ago, may have altered Earth's orbit. Researchers argue that such "stellar encounters" could have a significant impact on Earth's orbital and environmental evolution, potentially influencing climate fluctuations. These findings add uncertainty to understanding Earth's geological record and could have implications for explaining past climate anomalies, such as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.

via Futurism|

#astronomy #climate-anomalies #earths-orbit

climate-science2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Caribbean's Salty Impact on Climate"

Researchers have found that the distribution of salt by ocean currents, particularly from the Caribbean, plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. By studying natural climate anomalies like the Little Ice Age, they discovered that changes in salt movement to high northern latitudes can amplify and prolong cold climate events in the subpolar North Atlantic and Europe. The study confirms that the south-north transport of salt is a key factor in climate processes, affecting ocean circulation and ultimately influencing temperatures in Europe and North America.

via Phys.org|

#caribbean #climate-anomalies #climate-science

climate-change3 years ago•8 min saved

"Climate Crisis Intensifies: July's Heat Waves and High Ocean Temperatures Foreshadow Extreme Weather Ahead"

July witnessed a series of weather anomalies around the world, including deadly rains in India and Vermont, raging wildfires in the US and Canada, and abnormal climate events such as historically low Antarctic sea ice levels and record-breaking sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic. Climate scientists warn that these extreme events are a result of human-driven global warming and natural variability, with the potential for unforeseen consequences and irreversible collapses. While major tipping points may not have been crossed yet, ecosystems are already experiencing disastrous impacts. The alarming month serves as a reminder of the urgent need for global action to address climate change and invest in resilience.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-anomalies #climate-change #environmental-impact