(ongoing) Heat wave occuring from May 01 2026 to May 03 2026 at -51.5°S 334.0°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

    Duration: 3 days

    Time span: May 01 2026 to May 03 2026

    Statistics over entire affected area:

    • Mean temperature anomaly: 2.7 °C
    • Mean temperature: 5.8 °C
    • Maximum temperature anomaly: 4.3 °C
    • Maximum temperature: 8.7 °C

    Event center: -51.5°S 334.0°E

    Area affected: 72996 km$^2$


    Fig. 1: unavailable since event is ongoing.



    Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

    Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-May-01_to_2026-May-03_334.0_-51.5