2023 extreme weather events align with warmer planet predictions, indicating more such events under global warming.

A new study indicates that simultaneous heat extremes in multiple regions could become a characteristic feature of a warmer planet. Researchers found that extreme weather events in 2023, such as heatwaves, record-breaking hot temperatures, and cyclones exacerbating rainfall extremes, align with predictions about a warmer world. The study projects more such events under continued global warming, calling for improved predictions and early warning systems to prepare for climate hazards.