Annual Meetings-Convective Storms & Climate Change

Convective Storms & Climate Change - Dr. Barry Keim, Ph.D., LSU

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The document discusses extreme weather events in a changing climate, focusing on storm surges, hurricanes, and precipitation patterns. It highlights population growth in U.S. coastal counties near the Gulf of Mexico from 1900 to 2019. The top storm surges in the Gulf of Mexico and the devastating Hurricane Harvey rainfall in 2017 are also examined. The text delves into the inland penetration of hurricanes and the tropicalization of the temperate zone in the U.S. Additionally, it touches on county-level temperature trends, freezes across the Lower 48 states, and hourly rainfall intensity during Hurricane Harvey. The document includes data on probable maximum precipitation for dam safety offices in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The information provided serves to underscore the increasing impact of extreme weather events on various aspects of society and the environment, emphasizing the need for proactive climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

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Presented by:
Dr. Barry Keim, Ph.D., LSU

Keywords

extreme weather events

changing climate

storm surges

hurricanes

precipitation patterns

population growth

Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Harvey

inland penetration

climate change mitigation