A potent storm system has devastated the central and southeastern United States for over five days, resulting in fatalities and significant destruction across 19 states. Originating from a mix of warm air, moisture, and unstable conditions, the storm has caused heavy rainfall and tornadoes from Texas to Ohio. As the storm system shifts eastward toward the Atlantic coast, it is anticipated to move out to sea soon, though the aftermath, including swollen rivers and streams, may linger due to prolonged heavy rain. Increased frequencies of severe rainstorms are linked to global warming, with future occurrences expected to rise.
The storm system, born of warm air, strong winds, abundant moisture and an unstable atmosphere, drenched the middle of the country through the weekend, devastating communities from Texas to Ohio with flooding and tornadoes.
The heavy rain from the storm lasted for days in many areas, saturating the ground and engorging streams and rivers with much more runoff than they could handle.
The United States and other parts of the world have seen an increase in the frequency of extreme rainstorms as the world warms. And the frequency is likely to increase as warming continues.
With the current storm moving eastward toward the Atlantic coast, it is expected to start moving out to sea on Monday and Tuesday, leaving behind swollen rivers and streams.
Collection
[
|
...
]