ABSTRACT Two reports of Antarctic region potential new record high temperature observations (18.3°C, 6 February 2020 at Esperanza station and 20.8°C, 9 a Brazilian automated permafrost monitoring on Seymour Island) were evaluated by World Meteorological Organization (WMO) panel atmospheric scientists. The latter figure was reported as 20.75°C in the media. considered synoptic situation instrume...