Buckled jet stream is driving Europe's record heat. It's causing turbulent weather in California, too

The same buckled jet stream pattern behind record heat in Europe is helping keep the Bay Area cool, cloudy and showery this ...
Fox 23

Why blocking jet stream patterns matter for our weather

TULSA, Okla. — While we live well below the jet stream, it affects our everyday weather. This current of winds between 4 and 8 miles above the surface, guides storm systems around the globe. On ...
New Scientist

Is a broken jet stream causing extreme weather that lasts longer?

At the end of October 2024, a grey gloom descended over the British Isles. Nothing unusual there. But this murky shroud was particularly persistent, even for the UK. Some regions barely saw the sun ...
E&E

‘Never occurred before’: How the Arctic is sizzling Texas

An unusual jet stream pattern has helped fuel extreme weather across North America. Some scientists say it’s driven by climate change. The oppressive heat wave roasting Texas and Mexico is rekindling ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

Unusual jet stream pattern keeps severe storms looming around St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – The stormy weather pattern slamming the St. Louis region since early July isn’t going anywhere just yet. So far, the month of July and the beginning of August have been the main culprits ...