Extreme Precipitation Increase
Global warming leads to an increase in both ocean evaporation into the atmosphere and the amount of water vapor the atmosphere can hold when fully saturated. Warmer air, holding more moisture creates conditions more favorable for extreme precipitation in the form of intense rain and snow storms.
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Cyclone Fani 2019
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Current Precipitable Water Vapor - US
Apr 18, 2017 | Climate Prediction Center
Southeastern US Daily Precipitation (mm)
Mar 15, 2017 | Global Historical Climatology Network–Daily (GHCN-D)
US Current Year Precipitation as % of Normal
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Earth Systems Signals
Global warming is causing widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere.
Heat Signals
The Earth is getting hotter due to human activities that release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.
Drought Signals
Climate change is making droughts more likely to occur, and more severe when they do.
Wildfires Signals
Climate change is increasing the size, frequency, intensity and seasonality of wildfires.
Hurricanes Signals
Warmer temperatures increase the rate of water evaporation, which feeds moisture and energy into storms.
Floods Signals
Worsening floods due to climate change are putting a growing number of communities at risk.