#weather-patterns

#weather-patterns

On July 23 more than 35 million people are at a major or extreme risk of heat effects, according to the National Weather Service.

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

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans affect one another in a feedback loop influencing wind and weather patterns, ocean currents, and more.

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.

The recent crackdown on sulfur emissions from ship fuel has led to a noticeable decrease in thunderclouds and lightning in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, showcasing how maritime regulations can drastically impact weather phenomena.

As the climate continues to change, 'La Niña tends to lead to drier winters in Texas and stronger winds in springtime,' which directly affects fire risk.

The last time three such storms occurred in the South Pacific was January 2021 when Lucas, Ana and Bina were churning simultaneously.

"When the polar jet stream zips more or less evenly around the Arctic, the continental U.S. and other midlatitude locations remain relatively warm because it keeps cold air trapped to the north."