In a remarkable turn of weather events, Europe is bracing for an unexpected and extraordinary heatwave, with temperatures predicted to soar as high as 33°C in certain areas – a staggering 10 to 15 degrees above the autumn average. This unseasonal surge in heat, attributed to warm air from northwest Africa, is set to have a particularly pronounced impact in the southwestern region of France, near the Garonne River.
Local residents, taken aback by the anomalous weather conditions, are expressing concerns, questioning the normalcy of such warmth at this time of the year. In Gironde, the region encompassing Bordeaux, some locals are perplexed, noting that by now, frost should have set in, and the absence of typical signs of autumn is disconcerting. A resident emphasized, “The birds are not flying; we don’t understand. What’s going on? The planet is in danger.”
The abnormality extends to the Garonne River, where banks that are typically submerged by water are now visible. An expert on the Garonne, Jean-Michel Fabre, highlighted the unusual low water levels, noting that it has been possible to walk on the river in July, August, September, and now October – a span of four months with exceptionally low water levels.
Adding to the intrigue, the sky is expected to undergo a fascinating transformation. Meteorologist Guillaume Sechet anticipates the presence of “sand dust from the Sahara” creating a distinctive visual effect in the sky over numerous regions. This unusual atmospheric phenomenon is set to manifest as a “cloudy veil” becoming thick in the evening, with the sand dust reportedly flying over all of France and even extending to the British Isles.
This infusion of Saharan dust into the European atmosphere, while rare, is not unprecedented. The Met Office notes that such occurrences happen when significant dust storms in the Sahara coincide with southerly wind patterns. In addition to altering the appearance of the sky, Saharan dust can influence air pollution and pollution levels, adding another layer of complexity to this extraordinary meteorological event.
🌅 Belles couleurs ce matin à #Biarritz où la température s'est déjà envolée sous le vent de sud (effet de foehn). On relève déjà 26°C à 8 heures du matin ! 🌡 (webcam @viewsurf) pic.twitter.com/IId5c1y3j1
— Guillaume Séchet (@Meteovilles) October 19, 2022
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