Temperature Extremes

Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand
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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand

Wintry conditions swept across the mountains, while destructive wind and flooding hit some of the country’s largest cities.

Published May 5, 2025

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Bahía Blanca Inundated
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Bahía Blanca Inundated

Torrential rains set off dangerous flash flooding in the Argentinian port city.

Published Mar 14, 2025

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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey
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Alfred’s Strange and Destructive Journey

The tropical cyclone took a sharp turn toward Australia’s east coast, bringing flooding and other hazards to an area that rarely sees this type of storm.

Published Mar 7, 2025

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Summer Heat Wave in South America
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Summer Heat Wave in South America

February 2025 was a scorcher, with record temperatures in parts of Brazil and notable heat in Argentina.

Published Feb 28, 2025

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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere
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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet’s southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025.

Published Feb 27, 2025

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