Unprecedented October Heatwave Sweeps Canada Amid El Niño Surprises
When we look back in history at years with a developing strong El Niño, we find that October is typically rather cold across most of Canada.
Thunderstorms are weather phenomena characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning. They are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, which cools and condenses to form cumulonimbus clouds. Within these clouds, strong updrafts and downdrafts create a dynamic and turbulent environment, leading to the development of thunderstorms.
When we look back in history at years with a developing strong El Niño, we find that October is typically rather cold across most of Canada.
Extreme weather events have been making headlines around the world recently, causing significant disruptions and disasters. In South Africa, the Western Cape experienced a level 9 orange warning due to a severe weather system.
Prepare for gale force winds on Tuesday night, and brace for potentially significant impacts with violent gusts and squalls as storm Agnes slams into Ireland and the southwestern UK throughout Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall on the North Carolina coast early Saturday morning, battering coastal areas with damaging winds and dangerous surges.
Intense rainfalls and thunderstorms recently wreaked havoc in various parts of the UK and France, leaving a trail of flash floods and destruction in their wake.