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SMHI forecasts increasing intensity and frequency of European heatwaves

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) projects that heatwaves across Europe will become more intense, with immediate forecasts for Spain reaching 45 degrees Celsius. While the long-term trend is consistent with climate modeling, the specific duration and localized impact of these extreme events remain subject to atmospheric variability.

Sveriges Radioabout 6 hours agoES, SECredibility 24%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.2

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#heatwave #climate change #meteorology #europe

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