Nordic countries are currently facing unprecedented heatwaves, with temperatures surpassing 30C on multiple days in July. Stations in the Arctic Circle reported a shocking 13 days of such temperatures. Finland witnessed a historic three-week streak of 30C heat, the longest recorded since 1961. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute also recorded 30C or higher on 12 days. Sweden reported extended heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures lasting 14 to 15 consecutive days. The extreme heat is fueled by high-pressure systems, with the region seeing temperatures 8-10C above seasonal norms. This unprecedented heat has also led to storms and wildfires.
In July, weather stations in the Norwegian Arctic Circle recorded temperatures exceeding 30C on 13 days, indicating a severe and unprecedented heatwave impacting northern Europe.
Finland experienced three consecutive weeks of 30C heat, marking the longest streak on record since 1961 and 50% longer than the previous record, showcasing significant climate shifts.
The heatwave has created extreme conditions, with northern temperatures hitting 8-10C above seasonal norms, alongside storms and lightning strikes, leading to wildfires.
Meteorologists in Sweden noted prolonged heatwaves, with one station recording temperatures of 25C or more for 14 consecutive days, the longest observed period in over a century.
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