Current warnings, advices and remarks:
Recent analyses:
A persistent trough structure over the Eastern Pacific led to precipitation totals of more than 1000 mm in California and multiple meters of fresh snow accumulation. more
Extremely mild air masses were directed to Central Europe during the change of the year. Temperatures of up 20.8 °C were reached in Wielenbach on New Year's Eve. more
A violent cold snap over North America led to the death of at least 85 people in the US with numerous new temperature records and apparent temperatures dropping to -57.8 °C in Malta, MT more
Brief overviews in German language:
Heavy precipitation of more than 400 mm lead to flooding and landslides in South Africa. More than 13 000 buildings damaged, at least 395 fatalities. german english
Abundant rain in southeast Queensland and eastern New South Wales. Up to 500 mm/7d accumulated precipitation. Severe flooding in densely populated areas (e.g. Sydney). more
Latest major events / CEDIM FDA reports / short reports:
A series of powerful low-pressure systems swept across NW Europe and N Central Europe producing 196 kph at the Isle of Wight and 161.6 kph at the Alte Weser lighthouse. more
Widespread precipitation amounts of more than 50 mm in Northeastern Germany. Several new monthly records for daily precipitation. more
378 mm accumulated precipitation in Cazadero, CA. More than 1000% above average for October. Gusts up to 256 kph in Mammoth Mountain, CA. more
Additional Resources:
Current Warnings - Source: meteoalarm.org
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