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The science of forecasting ever more extreme weather

By Henry Mance & David Sheppard
Financial Times·
15 mins to read
The science of forecasting ever more extreme weather
The science of forecasting ever more extreme weather

Predictions have become much more accurate, but some dramatic events remain elusive.

The world’s weather is presenting a paradox. In many regions, conditions are unprecedented, different to anything seen before. Yet they are also more predictable than ever.

This summer’s extreme heat across Europe and the US was foretold days

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