Temperature Extremes

Record Heat in Northwest European Waters
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Record Heat in Northwest European Waters

Unusually warm sea surface temperatures lingered for months in the waters around the U.K. and Ireland in spring 2025.

Published May 30, 2025

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Spring Heat Wave in Iceland
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Spring Heat Wave in Iceland

Temperatures soared across the island during an early, widespread, and long-lasting hot spell.

Published May 29, 2025

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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand
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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand

Wintry conditions swept across the mountains, while destructive wind and flooding hit some of the country’s largest cities.

Published May 5, 2025

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Bahía Blanca Inundated
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Bahía Blanca Inundated

Torrential rains set off dangerous flash flooding in the Argentinian port city.

Published Mar 14, 2025

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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey
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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey

The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia’s east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type of storm.

Published Mar 7, 2025

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