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07/28/2026, 8:25 am EDT
Showers and thundershowers for the Western U.S. Corn Belt this week. However, combining GFS and ECM renders a hot and dry pattern in the medium range. In the 16-30-day period, the potential for widespread heat and dryness could persist according to GFS ENS, the number 1 model for this time period during the past 30 days.
07/25/2026, 6:54 am EDT
Another heatwave is developing for West and Central Europe. The extreme heat intensifies during late July/early August. Slowly, the heatwave shifts eastward and into Western Russia and the Black Sea region in August. Some relief follows for Western Europe (except Portugal/Span where heat is maintained).
07/23/2026, 4:06 am EDT
A dangerous late July/early August lengthy heatwave coupled with dry weather event is forecast for much of the Great Plains and Europe based on the latest ECMWF outlooks. Significant drought expansion and intensification will develop for both regions.
07/22/2026, 5:19 am EDT
Soil moisture anomalies analysis reveals a large dry-to-drought scenario across Europe. The core of the drought is in France and Western Romania. The 10-day rainfall anomaly outlook by ECMWF indicates widespread drier than normal conditions. Week 2-4 forecasts rebuild Central Europe heat intensifying drought.
07/20/2026, 5:47 am EDT
A classic El Nino style climate pattern emerges in late July...excessive rainfall in Southeast Brazil while areas to the north are arid. Included is ongoing unusual warmth for central continent.
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Evolution and Migration of the Next Europe Heatwave
AI WX Next 2 is used to identify the emerging Europe heatwave this week spreading eastward next week. ECM ENS is used in the 11-15-day period maintaining a Southern Europe heatwave. The Southern Europe heatwave is likely to persist through August.
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La Nina Climate Key to Intense U.S. Dry Regimes
Slightly more than 25% of the months of this century have produced an El Nino climate as of mid-2026, about 2/3 the amount observed 1965-95. Consequently, ENSO is a leading contributor to periods of dry climate across the U.S. July 2026 is the 3rd time this century, D1-D4 drought conditions eclipsed 60% of the U.S.







