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Over Western Europe, a mass of warm, above-average air will remain in place for the rest of the week (see the temperature anomaly through the end of the week). Toward the very end of the period, however, temperatures will begin to return to normal. 😍🤓 Next week will already bring temperatures typical for the beginning of June: #p=46.9;3.3;5&t=20260604/1500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma…

This feels more like Mayday than May. 🧐 Today, the hottest day ever recorded in May in the UK was observed. 🥵 In London, at the Kew Gardens station, the temperature reached 34.8 °C. The previous record was surpassed by a full 2 °C, which is an exceptionally. 🧐The heatwave will continue in the coming days, especially across France, where it is expected to intensify further. In the southwest of the country, temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 °C: #p=44.97;0.64;6&t=20260529/1500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/#p=44.97;0.64;…

☀️A heat dome is currently affecting western Europe, bringing above-average temperatures and very little cloud cover, especially across western and southwestern parts of the continent. It forms beneath a strong upper-level ridge, where persistent subsidence causes the air to warm and dry as it descends. This inhibits convection, reducing the likelihood of cloud formation and rainfall. Because this blocking pattern slows the usual movement of weather systems, the heat can remain over the same region for days or even weeks. Follow the developments on Ventusky: #p=45.3;11.3;3&t=20260525/09&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/geopotential-5…

The first heatwave of the season is set to hit Western Europe — temperatures in London, Paris, and Madrid are expected to reach up to 33 °C. 🥵🥵 In England, these values will already be exceptionally high and close to long-term records. Some regions of France, Spain, and Italy could see temperatures around 35 °C. The heatwave is expected to last for several days, with the highest temperatures likely at the beginning of next week — see Monday’s temperatures: #p=48.2;5.7;5&t=20260525/1500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/#p=48.2;5.7;5&… 🧐

⛈ A significant cold front is moving across the United States today, bringing a striking temperature contrast across the country. While the eastern U.S. remains well above average, much colder air is rapidly spreading into the central and northern states behind the front. This sharp boundary between contrasting air masses is also fueling strong thunderstorms. Such strong temperature contrasts are a hallmark of springtime weather in North America, often driving highly dynamic conditions and the development of severe convection. Follow the developments on Ventusky: #p=39.4;-71.7;3&t=20260519/15&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma…

The warmest place in Europe is currently near the Arctic Circle in Russia. 😜 Even the Mediterranean is noticeably cooler, often with temperatures of only around 20 °C. In contrast, very warm air originating from Iran and Pakistan is spreading into eastern Europe: #p=56.7;39.1;3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/#p=56.7;39.1;3 🤓

🌧️ We’ve upgraded radar nowcasting in Ventusky. The improved system detects motion vectors of precipitation cells by analyzing radar echoes between consecutive radar images, then combines them with wind data and other atmospheric parameters. 🔄 updates every 5 min 🎯 greatly improved accuracy ⏱️ best for 30–60 min ahead my.ventusky.com/guide/news/ven…

@ContinuouSafety 5 °C shown in the same color as 25 °C — the color scale is absolutely useless then ;)

Meteorology is a beautiful field that brings hope to people’s lives by delivering clear, reliable weather information, rather than pushing political agendas. Unfortunately, many apps and websites rely on horrible, garish colors that actually detract from the beauty of the subject. The software itself is often excellent, but the unprofessional color schemes undermine its quality. Exit the matrix.

Over the next seven days, temperatures across many parts of Europe are expected to remain below average. 🌬️ This will be caused by an influx of cooler air from the north and northwest. 📉 The animation shows the forecast temperature anomalies across the continent. ℹ️Follow the forecast on Ventusky: #p=53.8;24.5;3&t=20260513/09&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma…

Heavy snowfall will affect the Alps, mainly in the second half of the week. ❄️🏂 By the end of the week, up to 50 cm of snow may fall at higher elevations, and up to 100 cm on the highest ridges. 🧐 The snow line will be around 1,500 metres above sea level. Track the new snow map here: #p=46.77;10.82;6&t=20260516/1500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/snow-cover-map…

☀️ As spring progresses, UV radiation across Europe increases rapidly due to the higher Sun angle and longer daylight hours. However, local UV intensity is also strongly influenced by ☁️ cloud cover, 🌫️ atmospheric aerosols, 🏔️ elevation, and surface reflectivity, which can significantly enhance or reduce exposure. The article summarizes the main factors that influence UV radiation intensity: my.ventusky.com/guide/weather/… Follow the UV index forecast on Ventusky: #p=50.0;37.3;3&t=20260510/10&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/uv-index-map#p…

A powerful windstorm has hit southern Africa. 🧐 In South Africa, wind gusts are exceeding 100 km/h, and over the ocean even 150 km/h. In the mountains above Cape Town, more than 250 mm of rain may fall, with flooding expected. This is how the storm currently looks on the wind map: #p=-34.0;23.2;5&w=soft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/wind-gusts-map…

The well-known tradition of the Ice Saints will come true in Europe this year. 🥶🌬️ In the coming days, cold air from the northwest will spread across the continent and bring below-average temperatures (see the temperature anomaly from May 10 to 14): #p=49.3;14.9;5&t=20260512/1500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma… Ground frosts are also expected, along with snowfall in the mountains. This type of temperature anomaly occurs very often in mid-May.

Major waves are expected in the southern Pacific in the coming days. 🧐🌊 Along the coasts of Argentina and southern Brazil, they could reach almost 10 metres. Windy weather and heavy rainfall are also expected. A windstorm is also forecast to affect South Africa in the coming days. Sea wave forecast: #p=-37.4;-49.8;3&t=20260510/0900" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/sea-map/signif…

Significantly below-average temperatures for early May are being reported in southeastern Europe (see the first image), especially in Turkey and Greece. 🥶❄️ Snow has even fallen in the mountains there. A snow cover has formed above Athens at elevations around 1,300 meters above sea level. Cold air is flowing in a narrow band directly from Russia, which is clearly visible on the zero-degree isotherm map (see the second image): #p=45.0;37.8;4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/freezing-level…

Warm air will flow into Central Europe this weekend on the rear side of a high-pressure system moving from central to eastern Europe ☀️. As a result, temperatures will rise significantly, reaching up to 28 °C on Sunday 🌡️. Follow the temperature forecast on Ventusky: #p=50.2;24.3;4&t=20260503/12&src=link&m=ecmwf_hres" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma…

Over the weekend, clear and sunny conditions are expected across Central Europe under the influence of a high-pressure system. ☀️ This will lead to elevated UV index values around 5–6, with even higher levels possible in mountainous areas. ⛰️ After the winter period, people are more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. ⚠️ Sun protection is therefore recommended, even though temperatures may not feel particularly high. 🕶️ Follow the UV index forecast on Ventusky: #p=49.7;9.1;4&t=20260502/11&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/uv-index-map#p…

⛈️ Today, there is an increased to very high probability of thunderstorms accompanied by hail across the central and southeastern parts of the United States. The most threatened area extends from northern Texas through Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee to Kentucky and parts of Alabama. The image shows the probability of hail occurrence (%) within thunderstorms. ⛈️ This situation is associated with the presence of a significant cold front, high atmospheric instability, abundant moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and strong wind shear. These conditions support the development of supercell thunderstorms, which are the most common source of large hail, heavy rainfall, severe wind gusts, and locally even tornadoes. ➡ The hail forecast can be monitored on Ventusky: #p=34.2;-81.7;4&t=20260428/21&src=link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/thunderstorms-…

On Thursday morning, the cold weather in Central Europe will peak — very severe frosts are expected for the last day of April. 🧐🥶 Temperatures at 5 cm above the ground will drop below −5 °C even in lowland areas, which could destroy or damage a large part of the crops: #p=50.5;18.1;5&t=20260430/0300" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ventusky.com/temperature-ma…