AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Drought Watch: Western Europe just logged its hottest June–July on record, with Copernicus linking the “exceptional persistence of heat” to lower soil moisture, drought and major wildfire conditions across countries including France, Spain, the UK, Ireland and parts of Iceland. Extreme Weather Risk: Meteorologists warn the US could see dangerous heat plus severe thunderstorms this week, raising wildfire risk in the Northwest and flash-flood danger in the East and Central regions. Iceland Eclipse Science: NASA is sending a WB-57 aircraft from Keflavik to chase the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, extending totality for observations of the sun’s corona and solar activity that can drive space weather. Iceland Eclipse Forecast: RÚV reports improving odds for breaks in cloud cover, with the Westfjords—especially the south—looking brighter than the north, while the capital area may stay murky with precipitation. Skywatching & Safety: The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, with best viewing after midnight under dark skies; eclipse viewers are reminded to use proper eye protection and avoid looking at the sun without it.
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