AkaSci 🛰
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Much of the U.S. is bracing for winter storm Fern which will hit 34 states across the south and east with a combination of snow, ice and brutally cold temperatures this weekend.
The cold temperatures will continue into next week. We can expect downed tree and major power outages due to the ice.
Let's stay informed and be prepared.
https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2026-01-23-winter-storm-fern-historic-ice-snow-forecast-south-northeast-midwest
Tips for safety and preparations: https://weather.com/safety/winter/index
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AkaSci 🛰️@AkaSci@fosstodon.org
As others have pointed out, Australia has been in the grip of severe heat waves, with temps over 40C in Melbourne and Sydney and higher in other regions.
A report by World Weather Attribution (WWA) suggests that the climate crisis raised temps by ~1.6C , while the La Niña likely lowered max temps by 0.3C to 0.5C.
With current global temps 1.3C above preindustrial average, Australia can expect similar heatwaves every 5 years; every 2 years with another rise of 1.3C.
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-change-eclipses-la-nina-cooling-in-australia-to-drive-extreme-heatwave-and-heightened-fire-risk/
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