Manmade Global Warming - New Extremes, page-9044

uh huh - you wanna talk about the UK and cold weather discouraging shoppers (might also have something to do with economic collapse)


well - maybe to balance your 'cold weather in the UK thingy'

try the heatwave in the USA and Texas being hit by the hurricane that began as the earliest severe hurricane in history where it was born - and it raced up on severity to a Cat 5

so a Cat 3 in June - hard enough to believe - goes from a storm to a major hurricane in hours and then to a Cat 5 in July -------- difficult to believe

that kinds knocks your 'cool days in England' on it's arse for notability


''Hurricane Beryl is highly unusual and record-breaking in several ways:
1. Timing: Beryl formed exceptionally early in the hurricane season, becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane observed in the Atlantic on record[2]. This is remarkable because major hurricanes typically don't form until around September 1st[2].
2. Rapid intensification: Beryl underwent rapid intensification multiple times, evolving from a tropical depression to a Category 4 hurricane within just 48 hours[2][4]. This rapid strengthening is becoming more common due to climate change[2].
3. Strength: Beryl became the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph[2]. It's only the second Category 5 hurricane to occur in July after Hurricane Emily in 2005[2].
4. Location: Beryl formed and intensified in an area where fewer than 5 hurricanes per 100 years typically develop in June or July[2]. Its geographical location for intensification was extraordinary, as conditions in that area usually hinder tropical wave intensification[2].
5. Ocean temperatures: The storm was fueled by abnormally warm ocean temperatures along its path[1][3]. The main development region in the tropical Atlantic had temperatures closer to what would be expected in mid-September, the peak of hurricane season[2].
6. La Niña influence: The likely development of La Niña later this summer, combined with record-warm ocean temperatures, created ideal conditions for Beryl's formation and intensification[2].
These factors make Hurricane Beryl a highly unusual and concerning event, potentially signaling a very active hurricane season ahead[1][3][5]. Climate experts view Beryl as a stark example of how climate change is affecting hurricane behavior and intensity[3][5].
Citations:
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/09/hurricane-beryl-ocean-temperatures
[2] https://www.climate.gov/news-featur...yl-makes-explosive-start-2024-atlantic-season
[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-beryl-caribbean-multiple-record-setter/
[5] https://apnews.com/ddfb68c646e811e6f8b53e7451d1f6a6
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''The United States is currently experiencing a severe and widespread heat wave that is shattering temperature records and causing significant health concerns across multiple regions[1][2][4].
Key aspects of the current heat wave include:
1. Record-breaking temperatures:
- Las Vegas set a new all-time high of 48.3°C (118.9°F)[1]
- Death Valley, California recorded 128°F (53.3°C) on both Saturday and Sunday[1]
- Many areas in Northern California surpassed 110°F (43.3°C)[1]
- Phoenix, Arizona set a new daily record for the warmest low temperature at 92°F (33.3°C)[1]
2. Widespread impact:
- Approximately 36 million people (about 10% of the US population) were under excessive heat warnings[1]
- The heat wave is affecting multiple regions, including the West, Pacific Northwest, South, and Northeast[1][3][4]
3. Health consequences:
- Deaths have been reported, including a motorcyclist in Death Valley and a 10-year-old boy in Phoenix[1]
- In Maricopa County, Arizona, there have been at least 13 confirmed heat-related deaths this year, with over 160 more suspected cases under investigation[1]
- Emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses have surged in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania[2]
4. Climate change connection:
- Scientific assessments suggest that heat waves of this severity and duration are now 2-4 times more likely to occur due to human-caused climate change[2]
- The current global temperature is about 2.2°F (1.2°C) warmer than pre-industrial levels, significantly impacting climate patterns[2]
5. Economic and infrastructure impacts:
- The extreme heat has caused disruptions to transportation systems, including buckling railroad tracks and sagging power lines[2]
- There's an increased risk of wildfires, with crews battling blazes in California under sweltering conditions[1]
6. Future projections:
- Experts warn that while this summer may be one of the hottest on record, it could also be one of the coolest summers of the future if current climate trends continue[2]
The persistence and intensity of this heat wave underscore the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the context of climate change. It highlights the need for adaptive measures and strategies to protect vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure from the impacts of increasingly frequent and severe heat waves[1][2][4].

[1] https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...s-causing-deaths-in-the-west_6677028_114.html
[2] https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/07/09/extreme-heat-waves-climate-change-is-heating-up-the-weather/
[3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/07/09/dc-heat-wave-warning-climate/
[4] https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/us/heat-wave-map-tracker.html
[5] https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/07/07/persistent-heat-wave-us-expected-shatter-new-records/