Last month was the warmest September on record – globally
According to EU climate monitors, the Earth’s surface was warmer last month than in any other September since temperature measurements began. In the twelve-month period…
Extreme Weather
The Meteorological Institute thinks that we are getting more extreme weather
Increased temperatures and episodes of heavy rainfall can be expected in the future, according to the Meteorological Institute. This applies throughout the year, but especially…
The Government will fight for the Paris Accord
The Government will fight for the Paris Accord After a summer of extreme heat and drought, the Government points to the Paris Accord as an…
Extreme weather Canute visits Norway
The Extreme weather Canute visits southern Norway The Extreme weather Knud (Canute) has made its presence known with gusts up to hurricane level in places….
Meteorologists fear for hurricane
Meteorologists fear for hurricane in central Norway A hefty low pressure can lead to winds of up to hurricane strength (40 meters per second) in…
Death toll rises after the extreme weather in the Philippines
The number of dead as a result of the hurricane that hit the Philippines this weekend has risen to over 240, while hundreds are missing….
Insurance could become more expensive due to weather extremes
‘If Skadeforsikring’ (If) said that insurance could become more expensive as a consequence of major damage caused by increased rainfall. ‘We live in a…
Why no tropical hurricanes in Norway?
Extreme hurricanes in Norway are far from as powerful as the tropical hurricanes in the Atlantic. TV meteorologist,Kristian Gislefoss, explained why. The most powerful…
Extreme weather events could affect two in three Europeans every year by 2100
By 2100, two in three people living in Europe may be affected by weather-related disasters, according to a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health which sheds…
‘Urd’ has reached hurricane strength
The extreme Weather system ‘Urd’ has reached hurricane strength, acording to the meteorological service. Over 10,000 households are without power in several counties. The extreme…
Extreme Weather heading toward southern Norway
Meteorological Institute reports that on Christmas Day that extreme weather is heading for southern Norway. Østafjells should expect high winds from the west or northwest…
