heat dome

A heat dome refers to a high-pressure system that traps hot air in a specific region, leading to prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures. This phenomenon often occurs during the summer months and is associated with clear skies, limited wind, and little to no precipitation.

Heatwave Grips Eastern and Southern Europe in July 2024
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Heatwave Grips Eastern and Southern Europe in July 2024

Forecasters predict the peak of the heatwave to hit on Thursday and Friday of this week (July 11th-12th, 2024).

7 July 2024
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Heatstroke Claims Lives of Six Pilgrims During Hajj in Mecca

This year's Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca has been marred by a devastating heatstroke outbreak, with the official death toll reaching…

22 June 2024
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A substantial weather event is unfolding over Europe - heat dome

A substantial weather event is unfolding over Europe as a powerful heat dome establishes itself, bringing unseasonably warm conditions to…

17 December 2023