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08/05/2026, 4:57 am EDT
Paris/Orly observed a record 208 CDD during July 2026 eclipsing the previous high mark of 192 (2006). June also produced a record CDD and August 2026 is projected in the top five hottest although a hotter value is certainly possible.
08/04/2026, 4:39 am EDT
The super drought covering much of Europe continues to expand during early August. During the past week, very little rainfall was observed across the southern 2/3 of Europe including the immediate Black Sea region.
07/30/2026, 5:03 am EDT
The U.S. population weight CDD forecast sizzles to a consensus forecast of 95 for the week of August 6-12. All models, except for CMC ENS, are agreeable. If so, August 6-12 will be the hottest week of summer 2026 across the U.S.
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).
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Strongest El Nino on Record Likely by Q4/2026, Ending Time Projected for Middle of 2027
How long does El Nino 2026-27 last? Based on an analog using both monthly relative operational Nino index (RONI) and multivariate ENSO index (MEI), El Nino ends abruptly during the middle of 2027 and could reverse to La Nina later next year.
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Some Forecast Models Insisting a Tropical Cyclone Strikes The U.S. West Coast in August
ECM ENS identifies the wet arc of moisture through the Southwest U.S. to the Colorado Rockies and into the Midwest U.S. in the latest 15-day forecast. Interestingly, AIFS ENS is farther to the west with the arc featuring remnants of a tropical cyclone striking California early in the 11-15-day period. The strong Southwest U.S. Monsoon is inspired by an intense marine heatwave off the coast of Southwest North America.







