Extreme weather and ocean warming challenge community resilience

by Wanjiru KamandeOctober 4, 20266 links · ~40 min read · ~1 min for the TL;DR

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TL;DR

Federal agencies are reducing research efforts on the current powerful El Niño, missing an opportunity to improve weather forecasts compared to previous strong events.
The El Niño phenomenon is currently suppressing Atlantic tropical cyclones while simultaneously contributing to higher global temperatures.
California is preparing for a massive Kelvin wave expected to reach the San Francisco Bay Area by October as it moves toward Alaska.
Conventional measurements of marine heatwaves underestimate total heat exposure by more than 150% on average, masking long-term stress on marine ecosystems.
Marshall’s Beacon of Hope in North Carolina installed a solar and battery microgrid to ensure continued service during future storm-related power outages.
Omaha residents faced extreme heat in early September, with nighttime temperatures remaining in the 70s and necessitating the use of cooling centers.

From the curator

Recent climate phenomena and rising ocean temperatures are reshaping weather patterns and testing the readiness of local infrastructure. The NPR article reports that federal agencies are scaling back research on the current powerful El Niño, despite its influence on global extreme weather. Meanwhile, the Canary Media article describes how a North Carolina food bank has installed a solar-powered microgrid to maintain operations during future storms, highlighting the practical steps organizations are taking to adapt to these changing conditions.

Wanjiru Kamande

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NPR11 min readStudying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research
A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather…

Grist5 min readWhy haven't we had an Atlantic hurricane yet? Thank El Niño.
The record-breaking oceanic phenomenon isn't just raising global temperatures — it's also canceling Atlantic tropical cyclones.

Matt Simon · curated 1 time

the Guardian5 min readCalifornia rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise
Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska

ScienceDaily5 min readOcean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming
Marine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional…

Canary Media6 min readNorth Carolina food bank gets microgrid backup for future storms
Marshall’s Beacon of Hope was spared during Hurricane Helene. Thanks to a state grant, solar panels and batteries make it even better prepared to help its…

Grist6 min readNebraskans couldn’t escape the heat this summer — not even at night
In Omaha, Nebraska, during the recent early September heat wave when temps hit the mid-90s Fahrenheit and lows stayed in the 70s, Pat Wilson-Johnson came to the Salvation Army’s…

Anila Yoganathan · curated 1 time

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NPR11 min readStudying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back researchA powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather…

Grist5 min readWhy haven't we had an Atlantic hurricane yet? Thank El Niño.The record-breaking oceanic phenomenon isn't just raising global temperatures — it's also canceling Atlantic tropical cyclones.

the Guardian5 min readCalifornia rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level riseWave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska

ScienceDaily5 min readOcean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warmingMarine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional…

Canary Media6 min readNorth Carolina food bank gets microgrid backup for future stormsMarshall’s Beacon of Hope was spared during Hurricane Helene. Thanks to a state grant, solar panels and batteries make it even better prepared to help its…

Grist6 min readNebraskans couldn’t escape the heat this summer — not even at nightIn Omaha, Nebraska, during the recent early September heat wave when temps hit the mid-90s Fahrenheit and lows stayed in the 70s, Pat Wilson-Johnson came to the Salvation Army’s…