"Meteorology"
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www.newsnow.co.ukWarm-season warming onset likely between June and August 2026, high likelihood reported by the WMO, signaling warmer global temperatures and heightened extreme weather potential. Across Europe and the UK experience a buckling jet stream bringing polar air southward, following a May heat event, as record heat and moisture boost storm intensity. Such patterns heighten drought risk in parts of South Asia and challenge energy systems and farming worldwide through late 2026. Ongoing monitoring of worldwide meteorology remains crucial for planning across sectors.