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Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis ‘fingerprint’, experts say
There are flooding rains in Hawaii, rare snow in Alabama and a severe heatwave in the west coast
TL;DR
- The US is experiencing a mix of weather extremes in March, including flooding rains in Hawaii, rare snow in Alabama, and severe heatwaves on the west coast.
- Experts advise paying closer attention to the climate crisis and taking steps to minimize its impacts.
- While March is known for unpredictability, the current extremes, especially record-breaking heat in the west, are becoming more severe and are increasingly attributed to the climate crisis.
- The jet stream's wavy behavior is a key factor driving simultaneous extremes in different parts of the country.
- A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, potentially leading to more heavy precipitation.
- Experts stress the importance of preparedness for weather and climate extremes, noting a potential erosion in US capacity due to funding cuts to FEMA.