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  "path": "/2026/02/07/major-stratospheric-warming-developing-over-the-arctic-ensemble-data-indicate-a-polar-vortex-split-around-february-15/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-07T14:23:38.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A strong stratospheric warming event is underway over the Arctic in early February 2026, rapidly weakening the Northern Hemisphere polar vortex. Forecasts indicate stratospheric westerly wind reversal and vortex split around mid-February, with cores separating further later.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Major stratospheric warming developing over the Arctic, ensemble data indicate a polar vortex split around February 15"
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