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Related: About this forumTemps In Low To Mid 90s In Far Nothern Siberia; 40F Above Normal, Blowtorching Laptev Sea Ice
This isnt typically what I would write about in this blog, as I typically cover threatening ocean storms. However, this has implications for the Arctic Ocean and possibly mid-latitude weather. An extreme heat event for this particular region
with high temperatures of greater than 40 degrees F (greater than 20 C) above recent normals
will impact the coast of the Arctic Ocean (specifically the Laptev Sea and Eastern Siberian Sea) Wednesday-Friday. This will generate maximum daily temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees (32-35 C) near the open ocean coast!
Yes, you read that correctly.
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Needless to say, a true roasting for this area.
Ive looked over the European model and there appears to be general agreement over the intensity and timing of this extreme event. It is absolutely incredible and really one of the most intense heat events Ive ever seen for so far north. Climate change has sent temps skyrocketing in the far north of the planet over just the past 20 years. While thats been quite reflected in the rapid rise in wintertime temperatures, its increasingly being reflected in summertime temperatures as more and more sea ice disappears earlier in the season, leaving more dark blue ocean to absorb more daytime sunlight. This heating of the ocean surface by low albedo (very low reflectivity
little sunlight being reflected back off into space) causes some heat to be released back to heat the atmosphere above, speeding up warming of the Arctic region. This is known as Arctic Amplification.
And one larger-scale hemispheric consequence being actively researched by Dr. Jennifer Francis (YouTube Video Presentation)[link:
EDIT
https://wxclimonews.com/2018/07/02/extreme-heat-event-in-northern-siberia-and-the-coastal-arctic-ocean-this-week/
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)for more methane holes. Just what we DON'T need.
lapfog_1
(29,191 posts)Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)that are locked deep in that ice. Brrrr.
hatrack
(59,574 posts)NickB79
(19,224 posts)Aaaaannnndddd.....
NickB79
(19,224 posts)this is so not good.