A Rex block, a rare atmospheric phenomenon, was responsible for the extreme weather conditions in Canada.
Canada experienced a record-breaking week of weather, with extreme heat in the North and torrentialβ¦
12 August 2024
Rex Block is a meteorological phenomenon where a high-pressure system becomes trapped north of a low-pressure system. This creates a blocking pattern that can lead to persistent weather conditions, such as heatwaves, droughts, or heavy rainfall.
In simpler terms: Imagine the atmosphere as an ocean. A Rex Block is like a big, stationary island in that ocean that prevents the normal flow of weather patterns. This can lead to extreme weather in certain areas.
Canada experienced a record-breaking week of weather, with extreme heat in the North and torrentialβ¦