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https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-3-305-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-3-305-2022
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29 Mar 2022
Review article |  | 29 Mar 2022

Atmospheric blocking and weather extremes over the Euro-Atlantic sector – a review

Lisa-Ann Kautz, Olivia Martius, Stephan Pfahl, Joaquim G. Pinto, Alexandre M. Ramos, Pedro M. Sousa, and Tim Woollings

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Short summary
Atmospheric blocking is associated with stationary, self-sustaining and long-lasting high-pressure systems. They can cause or at least influence surface weather extremes, such as heat waves, cold spells, heavy precipitation events, droughts or wind extremes. The location of the blocking determines where and what type of extreme event will occur. These relationships are also important for weather prediction and may change due to global warming.
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