Looking At the Global Heat

I provided this map of what is called 'Blocking Patterns'. Any Blocks can lead to repetitive weather conditions that can seriously affect residents' health especially during the winter and summer months.

Measured at the 500mb levels in the atmosphere, we can tell where some of the stronger blocks are by looking at the dark blues and red/oranges.

Something else we look at this time of year are the numbers. Anytime you see the "5940's", this is an indication of very hot conditions. Looking at the map above, locate the 2 areas of "5940" readings.

One extends across the southern and eastern U.S. The other extends across parts of north Africa and areas near the Middle East. Interestingly, some of the hottest readings ever recorded on earth have come from these locations of north Africa and the Middle East.

Disputed readings over 130 degrees have been measured in Algeria, Tunisia, and Mali. However, the hottest temperature ever recorded and accepted occurred at El-Azizia Libya at 136.4 degrees.

As of this report, here are some current readings...
Aswan Egypt - 111 degrees
Ahwaz Iran - 118 degrees (was 120 a couple of hours ago)
Abadan Iran - 116 degrees

Some forecasts for today...
Nasiriya Iraq - 120 high/93 low
Ahwaz Iran (7/26) - 122 high/102 low
Haima Oman - 115 high/84 low

MS