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Mediterranean Sea marine heatwaves

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Rising sea temperatures threaten to intensify extreme weather

The Mediterranean Sea has experienced record-breaking sea surface temperatures in 2026. In early August, measurements near Mallorca reached 33.2°C, a figure described by experts as “authentically brutal.” Data from Coper

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Brazil climate response to Super El Niño

4 clusters · 105 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño phenomenon projected to reach historic intensity in late 2026

In early August 2026, Brazilian institutions began hosting discussions to address the projected emergence of a ‘Super El Niño’ expected between late 2026 and early 2027. These efforts focused on climate projections, soci

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Record lack of hurricanes

27 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

Latest: Atlantic hurricane season sets 60-year record for latest first hurricane

By mid-September 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone for inactivity. As of September 11, the basin has failed to produce a single hurricane, setting a 60-year record in the satellite era

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Extreme heat and shifting weather in MENA

85 clusters · 154 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt weather: Gradual temperature drop expected amid summer heat

Weather patterns across North Africa and the Middle East continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and intense storm activity. In Morocco, an orange-level weather alert remains in effect as heatwaves driven by hot, dry

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Italy weather shift: Record heatwave ends with severe storms

72 clusters · 1105 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy weather shifts as Azores High brings relief from heat

The prolonged heatwave in Italy has officially ended as an intense Atlantic disturbance brought a significant shift in weather patterns. This transition marks the conclusion of a summer classified as the hottest on recor

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Benelux weather transitions from heat to volatile autumn

60 clusters · 181 sources · last updated

Latest: Europe weather shifts from summer heat to autumn storms

The Benelux region has transitioned from extreme heat and drought into a period of volatile, unsettled weather. While mid-August saw temperatures drop to between 19 and 23 °C, meteorologists noted that exceptionally warm

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Lake tourism, safety and algae bans 2026

19 clusters · 112 sources · last updated

Latest: Swimming lakes in southern Germany report temperature changes and algae warnings

By mid-August 2026, toxic cyanobacterial (blue-green algae) blooms intensified across Europe, driven by high temperatures and nutrient-rich waters. In Germany, the situation escalated in the Baltic Sea, where satellite i

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Ireland faces mixed rain and heat ahead of August bank‑holi​

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Ireland and Spain prepare for incoming storms and unsettled weather

Met Éireann’s warnings of an unsettled, damp spell after a hot, dry spell have continued to evolve. The transition to a stronger El Niño—projected as the most intense since 1877-78—has shifted the weather pattern from hi

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Whale migration and ocean warming in East Greenland

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Narwhals reveal Atlantic heat penetrating Greenland's fjords

Research indicates a major ecological regime shift along the East Greenland coast driven by rising ocean temperatures and receding sea ice. As melting glaciers open previously inaccessible coastal waters, large baleen wh

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New Jersey Shore summer 2026

35 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Jersey Shore weather forecast for Monday, Aug. 31

A July heatwave drew thousands from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore, prompting a series of rip‑current alerts and beach‑safety warnings. Throughout the month the National Weather Service issued moderate‑risk rip‑current

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Tropical cyclone monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical systems threaten Mexico and US Gulf Coast

Meteorological services continue to monitor several low-pressure zones in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for potential cyclonic development. In the Pacific, the National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Mete

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Northeastern US flash-flood and severe weather emergency

12 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: New Jersey thunderstorms cause flash flooding and vehicle rescues

Severe storms and tornadoes continued to impact the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States through late August. On August 19, heavy rainfall placed over 32 million people along the Interstate 95 corridor under flash

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Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to a tropical wave

3 clusters · 127 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Dolly degrades to tropical wave, threatening Caribbean with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has degraded into an open tropical wave as it moves westward across the central Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center reports that th

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Humpback whale migration and feeding patterns

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Humpback whales found feeding during migration along Australia coast

Observations and research regarding humpback whale behavior have highlighted shifts in their presence and feeding patterns in different global regions. In the United States, humpback whales are appearing with increasing

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Emergency aircraft water landing in Florida

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Florida pilot performs emergency ocean landing to avoid crowds

On August 22, 2026, 23-year-old pilot Faith Tenkley performed an emergency water landing in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Boca Raton, Florida. While flying a twin-engine Piper aircraft from Fort Myers to the Bahama

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Radioactive waste investigation in the Atlantic

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Atlantic Ocean contains 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste

A CNRS-led oceanographic expedition in the Northeast Atlantic has investigated a site containing over 200,000 barrels of historical radioactive waste located approximately 650 kilometers off the coast of Galicia. The was

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Pacific bluefin tuna fishing quota management

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Pacific bluefin tuna catch quota to increase by 25% for large fish

An international management body has established a new framework for Pacific bluefin tuna catch quotas for the 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The agreement includes a 25 percent increase in the annual quota for large fish w

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Atlantic tropical cyclone activity trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Atlantic tropical cyclone activity increases in August

At the beginning of August, meteorologists projected an increase in Atlantic tropical cyclone formation for the latter half of the month and September. While activity in the Pacific remained dominant, the Atlantic had pr

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Atlantic tropical cyclone development monitoring

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic with no immediate threat to Mexico

Tropical Storm Cristobal has dissipated after moving eastward toward the Azores. The system, the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened due to unfavorable conditions including cold waters, dry

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