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Weather 101: The Omega Block Pattern

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Omega Block pattern gets its name from the shape of the jet stream resembling the Greek letter omega. Omega Block pattern is extremely persistent during the Summertime, as high pressure becomes trapped between the two areas of low pressure in the northwest and northeast. In 2022, an omega block dominated our weather pattern for much of July and August, which fueled an extreme drought that negatively impacted our Fall foliage.

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Weather 101: The Omega Block Pattern

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Brace yourselves Northwest Arkansas, because Summer is about to fight back with a fiery uppercut! While the heat spells have been mostly brief in 2023 in our area, the next weather feature is looking to bring the pain for an extended period of time. Enter the omega block pattern, which gets its infamous name from the shape of the jet stream resembling the Greek letter omega! The Omega Block Setup The animation ab…

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