#extreme-weather

#extreme-weather

With heat like this, you run out of original things to say and reach for deeply trodden comparisons: it's an oven, it's a furnace, it's a sauna.

Recent AI weather models performed poorly during the Texas floods, while traditional models excelled, demonstrating the current limitations of AI in weather forecasting.

"Already this year, we have seen a significant increase in consular cases, and while most trips go smoothly, it's clear that many people are encountering difficulties that may be avoided with better preparation or awareness."

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is preparing for the growing number of wildfires with regular drills in London's parks. Since experiencing its busiest day since World War Two in 2022, LFB has dedicated more resources to tackling wildfires in the capital, nearly half of which is made up of green space.

Extreme weather can have major implications on the health and development of young children due in part to the instability it can bring.

"Those risks exist here," said Brett Sanders, a UC Irvine professor whose research focuses on flooding. "We have a lot of the same possibility of flash flooding. We have hilly topography. We have streams that can spread out and catch you by surprise with water."

"A water bomb hit the town of Bardonecchia, causing damage and unfortunately a victim," Piedmont's President Alberto Cirio said on social media. He remarked on the increasing frequency of such emergency situations due to weather events.

"I'd move it to an air-conditioned stadium with a roof, and preferably to a cooler time of the year, but we’re already stuck with this."

The sudden storm at Lake Tahoe, fueled by a downburst, led to extreme weather conditions, creating waves up to 10 feet high and tragic boat capsizes.

AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter warned: 'This is a strong and dangerous heat wave to kick off the summer.'

A significant number of British travelers are proactively altering their holiday plans in response to the UK's record heat, leaning towards cooler destinations or off-peak seasons.

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson noted, 'It was a scary moment, for sure. He battled hard. But just really glad that he's feeling a little bit better now and should be OK.'

"It was a summer afternoon, and we were on a day trip to click these amazing creatures, the fruit bat. We waited almost two-and-a-half hours with nothing to see in the intense heat."