Global Weather Extremes: Record Heat in Furnace Creek and Snow in Siberia
Weather tracker: Furnace Creek sizzles as snow sweeps Siberia in a week of extremes
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This week has seen extreme weather conditions worldwide, with Furnace Creek in the United States recording a staggering 46.7°C (116°F), while Siberia experienced heavy snowfall of 31 cm. Honduras also set a new temperature record of 42.2°C (107.9°F), highlighting the stark contrasts in global climates.
- 01Honduras recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2°C (107.9°F) on 13 May, breaking its previous record.
- 02Furnace Creek, California, reached 46.7°C (116°F), marking the highest temperature in the US for 2023 so far.
- 03Bali airport recorded overnight temperatures not dropping below 27.9°C for three consecutive nights, a new record.
- 04In northern China and Mongolia, temperatures in the mid- to high-30s are expected to persist, with multiple weather stations setting May records.
- 05On 11 May, Rizhao in Shandong province, China, experienced a severe storm with hailstones larger than eggs.
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This week has brought unprecedented weather extremes across the globe, with record-breaking heat and snowfall. In Honduras, temperatures soared to 42.2°C (107.9°F) on 13 May, surpassing the previous record of 42.1°C. In the western United States, Furnace Creek recorded 46.7°C (116°F), marking the highest temperature for the country this year and exceptionally high for mid-May. Indonesia, despite being in its cool season, saw daytime highs of 35.8°C in Manokwari and record overnight lows at Bali airport, which did not fall below 27.9°C for three nights. Meanwhile, northern China and Mongolia are experiencing a heatwave with temperatures in the mid- to high-30s, while Rizhao, Shandong province, faced a violent storm with hailstones larger than eggs. In stark contrast, Siberia saw heavy snowfall, with 31 cm accumulating from 39 mm of precipitation within 12 hours on 11 May, showcasing the extreme fluctuations in weather patterns worldwide.
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The extreme temperatures and weather patterns can affect agriculture, health, and infrastructure in the affected regions.
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