Austria Breaks Heat Records, Japan Braces for Typhoon
Austria had a record-breaking heatwave. Japan is preparing for a powerful typhoon. These events show extreme weather in different parts of the world.
July 2023 was very dry and hot. Austria set a new record for the hottest July. This July was also one of the four warmest in the last 260 years. The heat in Austria reached 40.3°C. Typhoon Dolphin is bringing strong winds and flooding to Okinawa in Japan.
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Highlights
Austria's Record Heat
Austria reached 40.3°C, a new record for the month of July.
Japan Faces Typhoon Dolphin
Typhoon Dolphin is causing strong winds and flooding in Okinawa.
July Was Exceptionally Warm
July was the fourth warmest month in recorded history.
Two Degrees Above Average
Temperatures were two degrees warmer than the average in July.
Concerning Weather Trend
Extreme heat and dryness are a worrying pattern in Europe.