US EditionExtreme Weather Increasing Across Region Due to Climate Change, Experts Say
NORTHEAST UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – The Northeast has seen a 60% increase in heavy rain events since the 1950s, driven by warmer oceans and higher atmospheric moisture, intensifying storms and flooding risks.
- Experts report that extreme weather events, including intense rainstorms and flooding, have increased across the Northeast and Midwest in recent decades.
- This rise in extreme events results from climate-driven changes like warmer ocean temperatures and a warming atmosphere holding more moisture.
- For instance, Cleveland has suffered five of its ten wettest days since 2000, and Cuyahoga County received about four inches above the historical average this year.
- Climate scientist Michael Mann notes that the strongest nor'easters have roughly 17% more destructive potential due to increased wind speeds fueled by warming oceans.
- These trends imply growing challenges for infrastructure and emergency services, prompting policy reviews and adaptation efforts like regional greenhouse gas reduction programs.
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