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“I posted this 2 years ago. After which we experienced 2 years of 1.6°C above the Paris’ pre-industrial (1850-1900) baseline.
“We expected a big jump in global warming because greenhouse gas emissions keep increasing, aerosols decreased and Earth’s Energy Imbalance had doubled.” [Leon Simons]
https://x.com/LeonSimons8/status/1933970704719819049
“This is quite eye-opening to me anyways…
“Temperatures averaged over land areas so far this year are statistically tied for the warmest on record! Data from NOAA.” [Zack Labe]
https://bsky.app/profile/zacklabe.com/post/3lrpx67tdr22z
“Nasa data reveals dramatic rise in intensity of weather events.
“The study shows that such extreme events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting and more severe, with last year’s figures reaching twice that of the 2003-2020 average. The steepness of the rise was not foreseen.“
“What do you think? A new record all-time low in September? A ‘blue ocean’ event? Aliens?
“As of yesterday, Arctic sea-ice extent ranks third lowest for the day, about 89,000 square kilometers above the record daily low.” [Prof Eliot Jacobson]
https://bsky.app/profile/climatecasino.net/post/3lrolsfpsn22b
“[UK] Ministers are preparing for a scenario in which a hostile foreign power could weaponise sun dimming technology, The Telegraph can disclose…
“Experts said these third-party actors could include countries taking drastic action to lower their carbon emissions, or hostile nations such as Russia using solar geoengineering to orchestrate an environmental disaster against their enemies.”
“Yorkshire declares fourth drought in seven years.
“Yorkshire Water last week announced that we were officially in a drought, the county’s fourth in just the last seven years. What does this mean for consumers and the environment, and how can we become more resilient in the future?”
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/yorkshire-declares-fourth-drought-in-seven-years/
“A reservoir at the Charnwood Lodge nature reserve [Leicestershire, UK] has dried up due to the “extremely dry” spring, a wildlife organisation has said.
“Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT) said all the fish in the water have died at Colony Reservoir in Leicestershire.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e6e5wvv5vo
“Climate hits UK farmers, food, bills.
“Farmers could be facing another terrible harvest after the hottest spring on record and the driest conditions in decades, analysis warns. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank warns climate change is already having a “devastating” impact on farmers, food security and shopping bills, and the recent extremes will have a negative impact on the harvest.”
https://theecologist.org/2025/jun/16/climate-hits-uk-farmers-food-bills
“EXTRAORDINARY HEAT IN FRANCE. Every day is a record day in Europe:
“39.3 [102.7F] Figari (Corsica); 37.5 Corte; 36.2 Valbonne – MONTHLY RECORDS FOR JUNE. Next week thousands of records will be brutalized in Western Europe and North Africa in a heat wave which will retwrite climatic history.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934304124235046915
“Violent storm in Neuchâtel: nearly 300 emergency calls [Switzerland].
“Nearly 300 calls were received to Neuchâtel emergency services on Sunday after a violent storm hit the coast with winds of up to 140 km/h. Numerous trees fell and roads were closed. The Festi’neuch site had to be urgently evacuated shortly before 3 p.m.”
“Lightning strike kills 3 hikers in Austrian Alps…
“The hikers were reportedly fatally injured after having been struck by lightning as they were descending the mountain due to a sudden change in the weather. After their relatives reported them missing, they were found by emergency services at an altitude of approximately 2,270 meters (7,447 feet).”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/lightning-strike-kills-3-hikers-in-austrian-alps/3600854
“Storm Triggers Flooding in Southern Russia’s Sochi…
“The storm was forecast to pummel the city of 450,000, as well as the wider region in southern Russia, for several days, bringing with it thunderstorms, hail, strong wind gusts and snow. Meteorologists said one month’s worth of precipitation fell in Sochi over the past day.”
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/12/18/storm-triggers-flooding-in-southern-russias-sochi-a87383
“Armenian Communities Hit By Powerful Storm.
“An unusually powerful storm swept through northwestern Armenia over the weekend, destroying crops, blowing away roofs, uprooting trees and causing power outages in many local communities.”
https://www.azatutyun.am/a/33445182.html
“Hail and downpours in Emilia Romagna: landslides, closed roads, blackouts and record accumulations [Italy].
“The Ceramiche area is among the most critical: cars almost submerged by water. Flooding also in the Bologna area and damaged cars in the Parma area. In the province of Reggio, warehouses have been uncovered. Flights diverted, very strong gusts of wind and trees down.”
“Huge hail collapses La Roda (Albacete) in just 15 minutes [Spain].
“An unprecedented hailstorm leaves more than 70 liters per square meter of rainfall in La Roda, causing flooding, damage, and the activation of the METEOCAM… No one imagined something like this on a Sunday afternoon.”
https://www.eltiempo.es/noticias/granizo-descomunal-colapsa-la-roda-albacete-en-solo-15-minutos
“I’m sorry to say that the Mediterranean climate most of us grew up with (1991-2020) doesn’t exist anymore.
“The Mediterranean region might turn out to be ground zero for extreme climate impacts. Europe will be hit very hard. And we shouldn’t forget about the countries in North Africa.” [Leon Simons]
https://x.com/LeonSimons8/status/1934669864360083790
“Extreme Heat Is Hitting Women in Ghana Hard.
““Ecologically, women’s bodies respond differently to heat stress,” McLeod explained. “It’s not just perception – their cardiovascular systems, skin structure, and hormonal fluctuations create unique vulnerabilities that science is only beginning to properly document.””
https://earth.org/extreme-heat-is-hitting-women-in-ghana-hard/
“Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing…
“Separately, 29 people are confirmed to have died after heavy rains at the weekend triggered floods and landslides in the capital city Kinshasa…”
“SUMMER IN WINTER – insanely warm night in Namibia and South Africa with tropical nights. MINIMUM Temperatures (they are warmer than summer averages):
Namibia: 23.4 [74.1F] Luderitz, 22.8 Walvis Bay; South Africa: 22.3 Clanwilliam, 21.7 Molteno Res, 20.7 Port Nolloth, 20.4 Koingnaas, 17.7 Cape Town Record.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934219341165412553
“UNBELIEVABLE. WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN – NEARLY 53 DEGREES ON AN ISLAND:
“52.6 [126.7F] Failaka Island KUWAIT; also 51.3 Bubyan Island. >50 Iran,Iraq,49C in Qatar and Oman etc..”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934250367509791203
“Flash Floods Severely Damage Irrigation Infrastructure and Crops in Tajikistan.
“Heavy rains and ensuing flash floods have inflicted significant damage on agriculture and infrastructure near the city of Penjikent in northwestern Tajikistan. The rural community of Kosatarosh was particularly hard-hit…”
https://timesca.com/flash-floods-severely-damage-irrigation-infrastructure-and-crops-in-tajikistan/
“Kabul To Become The First City To Run Out Of Water.
“International organizations have recently issued serious warnings that Kabul may become the first city to run out of water entirely. The ramifications go well beyond Afghanistan’s boundaries, prompting concerns about how cities throughout the world will adapt.”
https://youthincmag.com/kabul-to-become-the-first-city-to-run-out-of-water
“Sriganganagar farmers protest water crisis as Punjab reduces water supply to Raj [India].
“Jaipur: Farmers in Sriganganagar district have launched an indefinite sit-in protest against the reduced water supply from Punjab, marking the second such demonstration in less than a year.”
“Severe heat grips NW and east India.
“India’s heatwaves are worsening but no one knows how many are dying. There’s no reliable data on heat deaths in India as reporting systems are not uniformly strong across the country, said Health Ministry Advisor Soumya Swaminathan while speaking at India Heat Summit 2025.”
https://carboncopy.info/severe-heat-grips-nw-and-east-india/
“ENDLESS RECORD HEAT IN CHINA:
“It’s difficult to find a spot where records aren’t falling in this unprecedented month / BY FAR the most record breaking in world climatic history. Today 23 more records for June fell in CHINA and many more are expected tomorrow.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934611623735668914
“Scorching heat hits Japan; 37.2 degrees [99F] recorded in Gunma [multiple June heat records fall]…
“In addition to the heat, the influx of warm, moist air is creating highly unstable atmospheric conditions. Heavy thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are expected in western Japan…”
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15847149
“RELENTLESS RECORD HEAT IN INDONESIA:
“Since March 2023 Indonesia is breaking heat records every day. More records of June highest temperature set on Sunday include: 36.3 [97.3F] Bengkulu and 35.6 Palangkaraya.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934376530202747317
“Big chill to continue across south-eastern Australia as outback towns plunge to record lows.
“Nippy weather was expected to continue across south-eastern Australia, after a cooler than usual start to June and record-setting cold in some outback towns.”
“Northland faces extreme weather: Tornadoes, droughts, and cyclones [NZ].
“First came the tornado that struck Mangawhai on January 26, tearing off roofs and leaving two people badly injured. Then came the big dry, with some areas recording just 10% of their normal rainfall. Drought was declared on March 7.”
“Flood chaos in Querétaro: Dam overflows after downpour; several subdivisions are under water [Mexico].
“The heavy rains began around 3:00 p.m. and continued throughout the night, generating an accumulation of water that collapsed the ‘ El Carmen’ dam , which triggered runoff into urban areas, mainly in the Real Solare, Rincones del Marqués and Ciudad Maderas subdivisions , where several streets and homes were completely flooded.”
“FIERCE HEAT IN MEXICO:
“Extreme heat continues in Mexico with temperatures up to 49C [120.2F] again at low elevations and 40C at near 2000m asl ! (close to world records for that elevations). Nights are also warm (locally Tmins 30C). Culiacan had its hottest June night in history: Tmin 27.6C.”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934751379857531250
“122F/50C again in the DEATH VALLEY:
“50C is becoming quite normal, being spotted here and there every day either in Pakistan, USA or Middle East. Will we have a new world record of highest temperature this 2025? (>54C).”
https://x.com/extremetemps/status/1934531649741722079
“West Virginia flash floods kill at least 6, others missing after inches of rain fell in 30 minutes: “It happened so quickly”…
“Officials said 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County within about half an hour on Saturday night. The unexpected deluge overwhelmed local waterways and infrastructure and submerged vehicles…”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/west-virginia-flash-flooding-deaths/
“Rainfall, melting permafrost change Interior Alaska stream systems.
“The aquatic chemistry and flow rates in Interior Alaska’s streams are shifting in response to thawing permafrost and increased rainfall, a new study reports. The study authors found that groundwater makes up a greater portion of streamflow in areas with less permafrost.”
“Global Food Companies Are Struggling to Deliver Methane Progress…
““It’s like a snail’s race,” says Nusa Urbancic, chief executive officer of the Changing Markets Foundation, a Netherlands-based nonprofit that pressures food companies to reduce their methane footprints. For the food industry to do its part in staving off climate disaster, advocates say companies will have to dramatically increase their spending and their sense of urgency.”
“Scientists looked back in time to find the first signs of human-caused global warming. It’s far earlier than previously thought.
“The findings, detailed in a paper published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, raise the likelihood that humanity has been remaking the planet’s climate in a detectable way for longer than previously believed…”
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/16/climate/global-warming-detection-study
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This is a dilemma I face with my own offspring, Curt.
I prefer not to disturb their peace of mind with alarming forecasts of imminent, civilizational upheaval, but it also worries me that they will be too blindsided by events if I don’t prepare the ground just a little.
That graph of drought and flood intensity change is the scariest so far – a 2.5 to 3 factor change in five years sounds almost beyond imaginable given the size and inertia of global systems. It’ll be bad enough if it just goes on linearly, so twice as bad by 2030, but it is likely to be geometric, so maybe 5 to 10 times, which seems likely unsurvivable in even the most prepared places. In the UK building flood defences and reservoirs able to withstand something that is completely unpredictable from what I can see is just not within anyones budget at the best of times, and we are now in a period of economic contraction.
George, thank you for homing in on that.
“The researchers say they are amazed and alarmed by the latest figures.”
Indeed.
Pretty much sums up my last 5 years. Lowest annual rainfall ever recorded, largest fires coincide. 2nd highest rainfall, most rain days in a year, largest flood (exceeded record by +2m). Been stuck in a wet period for over 3-4 years. The highest total is skewed but an unusual 900mm month in the usually dry winter months, so 2022 is an exceptional year.
Not looking forward to the return of drought and fires in the years approaching. As much as I hate mud, it’s the better option.
Sean, similar here in the UK, of course, where we’ve tilted from record wet to record dry and crossed the 40C barrier for the first time.
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Skewed by…
Last night was another storm filled with incredible lightning. This time while visiting my brother, 160 miles south in San Diego TX. Seems lately these storms pop up outta nowhere. My money is on the weather, as Guy McPherson says ‘Nature Bats Last’. And she’s got one hellacious swing.
Texas Guy, ferocious hailstorms seem to be a running theme recently and, IIRC, Texas is already prone to those.
“When I was 19 years old, I realized that more people pursuing more material possessions would lead to disaster within my lifetime.”
I realized this when Guy was ~ 4 years old. I didn’t need no steenkin scyence. When I touch a glowing red, piece of metal I’m able to deduce if it’s hot. That’s all the data I need. 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvpwCszdaOQ