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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Unbelievable' urban bowling green temperature stuns emergency services

A recent report highlights that urban bowling greens can reach extreme surface temperatures, prompting concerns for heat mitigation in regional areas.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Extreme heat raises mortality among the elderly in Rio and causes up to 10 additional deaths per day, study shows

An extreme heat study reveals that days with temperatures above 43°C in Rio de Janeiro may lead to approximately 10 additional deaths among the elderly.

Feb 28 • 09:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New names sought for days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees; Meteorological Agency to implement this summer

Japan's Meteorological Agency is inviting public suggestions for new terms to describe days when temperatures rise above 40 degrees Celsius, starting this summer.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The snow does not leave New York: new storms are coming this week and the cold will be extreme

New storms are expected to hit New York this week, bringing more snow and extremely cold temperatures to the region still recovering from a historic blizzard.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vitória is warmer and rainier, with more frequent extreme weather events, study from Ufes shows

A study from the Federal University of Espírito Santo indicates that Vitória, Brazil, is experiencing increased temperatures and rainfall, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as flooding and landslides.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Go out with double jacket and gloves! Red Alert activated for cold in Mexico City for 5 boroughs

A Red Alert has been issued for extreme cold in five boroughs of Mexico City due to low temperatures expected early on February 24.

Feb 24 • 00:16 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

Athletes participated in a water polo match in an icy canal in Moscow as part of the 'Friendship Cup – Moscow 2026' festival during extreme cold temperatures.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Donatella Di Pietrantonio: “We, inert in front of that sacred heart that we did not save”

In an insightful reflection, author Donatella Di Pietrantonio discusses the profound connection between human experience and the physicality of pain, contrasting the sensations of extreme temperatures on the skin.

Feb 21 • 23:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Playful and Refreshing: This Is the Zoo Where Animals Eat Ice Cream to Face Extreme Heat

At the BioParque do Rio in Brazil, a special protocol is activated during extreme temperatures to provide ice creams and frozen foods to animals to help them cope with the heat.

Feb 21 • 19:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cortina, vigilante dies at minus twelve degrees: an investigation for manslaughter has been opened

An investigation for manslaughter has been opened in Belluno following the death of a security guard in Cortina, highlighting concerns about working conditions amid extreme temperatures.

Feb 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The unbearable experience of walking in a heatwave from the future – video

An experiment conducted by Guardian Australia's Graham Readfearn reveals the extreme effects of future heatwaves by simulating high temperatures and humidity in a climate chamber.

Feb 19 • 20:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Long Pressure Anomaly Brought Record Storms and Freezes to Europe

A long-lasting pressure anomaly has caused record-breaking storms and extreme cold temperatures across Europe.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is a heatwave? Here are ALL the states that will be affected in Mexico this week

A heatwave is expected to impact various states in Mexico this week, bringing extreme temperatures and potential health risks.

Feb 18 • 18:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Arctic winds push south through the Prairies, bringing snow and frigid temperatures

A harsh winter weather system is moving through Canada’s Prairies, leading to extreme cold and significant snowfall.

Feb 18 • 14:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Yellow alert for storms and extreme heat for Wednesday, February 18: affected provinces

A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms and extreme heat across several provinces in Argentina, with expected severe weather events and temperatures reaching up to 40°C.

Feb 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rio registers almost 3,000 heat-related treatments

Rio de Janeiro has reported nearly 3,000 health incidents related to high temperatures during the Carnival season, highlighting the challenges posed by extreme heat.

Feb 17 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cold Snap in Lithuania: When Can Children Skip School?

Lithuanian officials are monitoring extreme cold temperatures that could affect school attendance, particularly advising on when students may not need to attend due to severe frost.

Feb 17 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Last night was even colder: Frost recorded in Lithuania

Lithuania experienced severe frost, with temperatures dropping to as low as -32.9°C in Joniškis, marking a significant weather event.

Feb 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The frost at night bit sharply: the temperature was just a hair's breadth from reaching a record

Lithuania experienced extremely low temperatures, nearing record lows, with parts of the country recording temperatures below -29°C.

Feb 16 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Lithuania - Nearly 30 Degrees of Frost: Just Half a Degree Short of a Record

Lithuania experienced extreme cold with temperatures dropping to nearly -30 degrees Celsius, just shy of a historical record.

Feb 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the Extreme Cold - Now it Will Get Milder

Sweden will experience a temporary warm spell after a month of extreme cold temperatures, with forecasts of mild weather and rain expected as a low-pressure system approaches from the south.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Weather Update: A Bit More Cold, But Spring is Knocking at the Door

Lithuania recorded an extreme cold in Skuode, reaching a record low temperature of -29.8°C, which may be broken again soon.

Feb 15 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Record Cold in Lithuania, Frost Limit Reached in Latvia

Lithuania has recorded a new low temperature for February 15, while Latvia has reported temperatures dropping to extreme frost levels.

Feb 15 • 09:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New forecast for the winter vacation week

Finland is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, with some areas reaching as low as -35.1 degrees Celsius, prompting weather forecasts for the upcoming winter vacation week.

Feb 15 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PHOTOS ⟩ The Tartu Marathon started in freezing cold

The Tartu Marathon commenced in sub-zero temperatures, with participants preparing for the extreme cold at the Tehvandi Stadium.

Feb 15 • 07:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Frost Wave is Easing – This is the Weather Ahead

The most extreme frosts in Finland are abating, with temperatures expected to hover around minus 10 degrees across the country next week.

Feb 15 • 07:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Sunday morning, the air in Latvia has cooled to minus 28 degrees in some places

Latvia experienced extreme cold temperatures on February 15, with records being set for minimum temperatures in multiple locations.

Feb 15 • 05:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Flixbus Stalled on the Side of the Road: Heating Broken and Doors Open

A Flixbus traveling in Finland stalled in extreme low temperatures due to broken heating, leaving passengers in discomfort.

Feb 14 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A severe frost measurement recorded in southern Finland

Last night was reported as the coldest of the winter in southern Finland, with temperatures dropping to extreme lows.

Feb 14 • 17:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Torontonians can expect milder temperatures over Family Day weekend

Toronto is set to experience milder temperatures over the Family Day weekend, following a prolonged period of extreme cold.

Feb 14 • 16:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russian Attacks Leave Nearly One Third of Kyiv Schools Without Heating

More than 30% of schools in Kyiv are without heating due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during extreme winter temperatures.

Feb 14 • 06:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Frost Warning for All of Finland – Dangerous Weather

A nationwide frost warning has been issued in Finland, indicating dangerously low temperatures that could pose health risks.

Feb 13 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

During the day, temperatures will drop to minus ten degrees

Extreme cold is expected in Estonia with temperatures dropping to ten degrees below zero during the day.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why cities in RS led the ranking of the hottest in Brazil before the forecast of storms

Cities in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul recorded extreme temperatures, making them some of the hottest in the country before storms were predicted.

Feb 12 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

PAHO warns of the spread of chikungunya cases in the American continent

The Pan American Health Organization has issued a warning about the rise of chikungunya cases in the Americas, particularly due to the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and extreme temperatures.

Feb 11 • 20:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A European country opened an ice route that connects two islands in the sea

Extreme cold temperatures in Northern Europe have allowed Estonia to officially open a 20-kilometer ice road linking its two main islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Prolonged Cold Stops Buses in Skellefteå

A significant portion of the bus transportation managed by Skellefteå Buss in Sweden was halted due to extreme cold temperatures damaging the heating systems in the buses.

Feb 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Pictures: Record Cold in New York

New York has been experiencing unprecedented record low temperatures recently.

Feb 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs' announcement that will benefit millions of people in the state

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has unveiled the 2027 executive budget, which includes significant investments aimed at supporting fire departments and mitigating the impact of extreme temperatures and wildfires.

Feb 9 • 22:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until when does the cold wave in New York continue: Will the temperature start to ease this week?

A cold wave is affecting New York with extreme temperatures, posing dangers and potential snowfall, with slow relief expected in the coming days.

Feb 9 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Winter strikes with double force. Ice and frost up to -19 degrees

Meteorological authorities in Poland have issued alerts for freezing rain and extreme cold affecting several regions, with the coldest temperatures expected to reach -19 degrees Celsius.

Feb 9 • 13:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tokyo experienced the coldest weather in 42 years, extreme warming expected in a week

Tokyo has recorded its coldest temperatures in 42 years, with an extreme warming trend anticipated within the next week.

Feb 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaleva: Shocking electricity bill for Oulu family due to freezing temperatures

A family living in an old log house in Oulu received an electricity bill of 1,600 euros in January, significantly higher than previous years due to extreme cold.

Feb 9 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new law that changes the rental rules in New York and will be implemented in 2026

A new law in New York establishes extreme heat as a criterion for habitability in rental housing, requiring air conditioning systems to maintain safe temperatures starting in 2030.

Feb 9 • 01:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

New batteries enhance electric car performance in extreme cold

The electric vehicle industry is innovating sodium-ion batteries to improve performance in freezing temperatures, demonstrating better resilience than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 8 • 15:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Weather forecast prepared for next week - cold returns

Next week is expected to bring a significant drop in temperatures across Latvia, with some areas experiencing extreme cold conditions.

Feb 8 • 12:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fires and extreme heat expose ancestral remains in Victoria

Extreme temperatures and bushfires in Victoria's north-west have uncovered six sites containing ancestral remains, prompting concerns from local Indigenous groups about preservation efforts.

Feb 7 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is thermal stress in animals and how does low temperature affect them?

Low temperatures from winter and cold fronts can directly impact both farm and companion animals, leading to thermal stress due to inadequate adaptation to extreme cold.

Feb 7 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New York on alert for extreme cold with a wind chill of -31°C

New York is under extreme cold alert this weekend as temperatures plummet to dangerous levels due to a cold wave affecting the United States.

Feb 7 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much snow is expected this weekend in New York and New Jersey: Is the polar cold wave returning?

The northeastern United States is bracing for an extreme winter event with heavy snow, strong winds, and temperatures far below normal this weekend due to an arctic front.

Feb 6 • 09:02 UTC

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