Unusual heatwave in Primorye: Boris Kubai identifies primary reason behind region's soaring temperatures
Vladivostok is bracing for a hot Thursday, as temperatures in Primorye are expected to reach 33 degrees on August 11. This heatwave is due to the activation of the climate phenomenon La Niña, which has significantly influenced atmospheric processes in the Northern Hemisphere since spring.
However, the impact of typhoon PODUL on this new storm remains unclear, as no specific information has been provided in the article. As of now, PODUL is passing through the Taiwan area and is expected to continue moving inland in China, bringing brief, local rain showers to Primorye. There is no threat from typhoon PODUL in Primorye.
The weather forecasting agency Primhydromet is closely monitoring the situation, with meteorologist Boris Kubay at the helm. According to Primhydromet, heavy rain, from 15 to 45 mm in 12 hours or less, is expected in the southeastern part of Primorye overnight and throughout the day. In some places, very heavy rain - over 50 mm in the same period - and thunderstorms are possible.
The storm is expected to bring weather swings over the upcoming weekend in Primorye, hitting the hardest in certain areas on August 14. A storm warning has been issued for that day due to the heavy rains and thunderstorms.
La Niña, a climate pattern characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is known to influence global weather patterns, often causing distinct regional impacts. In the Northern Hemisphere during La Niña events, typical effects include colder and wetter conditions in parts of East Asia, including eastern Russia, which may cover Primorye.
However, because no specific data for August 2022 from the search results is available, this is a general climatological pattern rather than a direct observation for that month and location. For precise historical weather data and La Niña impact analysis for August 2022 in Primorye or the Northern Hemisphere, consulting global climate reports from meteorological agencies (e.g., NOAA, Roshydromet) or peer-reviewed climatology studies would be required.
Stable tropospheric anticyclones have formed over the Pacific Ocean and North Africa due to La Niña's influence. These anticyclones hinder the passage of cyclones and typhoons with rain and pump hot air masses into respective regions. Interestingly, if a tropical air mass with a temperature of +18...+20 degrees is continuously pumped into the lower troposphere over Primorye, then an air mass with a temperature of up to +28 degrees is pumped into the territory of Spain. The difference in the Far Eastern situation from the European one lies in the absolute values of the temperature of these air masses.
As always, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared for weather changes. Stay tuned for more updates from Primhydromet as the situation develops.
- Given the climate pattern of La Niña and its influence on atmospheric processes, the upcoming weekend in Primorye might witness weather changes, particularly in the form of heavy rain and thunderstorms, due to the activation of environmental-science phenomena.
- The ongoing La Niña climate-change event, with its impact on global weather patterns, could potentially lead to cooler and wetter conditions in parts of East Asia, including Primorye, as observed in general climatological patterns.
