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Michigan is expected to experience a typical severe thunderstorm season this July due to a textbook weather pattern involving a hot dome of air to the south and a strong jetstream, leading to organized storm clumps every few days, with the potential for severe thunderstorms and derechos, especially around July 19, 2025.
A new study highlights the emergence of extreme heat-wave 'hotspots' worldwide, which exceed climate model predictions. These regions, identified on every continent except Antarctica, have experienced unprecedented heat waves, causing significant fatalities and environmental damage. The study suggests that destabilization of the jet stream, particularly in the northern hemisphere, may contribute to these anomalies, but the exact causes remain unclear. The phenomenon raises concerns about the adequacy of current climate models in predicting regional climate risks.