Climate Impact Report – 3/6
March 6, 2024
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Tornado
riskThe risk of damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes is rising across the U.S. as severe weather season begins to ramp up.
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1.1 M
acresThe largest wildfire in Texas history has burned nearly 1.1 million acres in the Panhandle, killing thousands of livestock, incinerating crops, and destroying hundreds of structures.
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ice
lossA new study found that the Arctic could have summer days with practically no sea ice within the next decade due to emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Key Facts Of The Day 3/6
Storms and Flooding
- The risk of damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes is rising across the U.S. as severe weather season begins to ramp up.
- Three storms will move through the eastern U.S. this weekend, delivering soaking rain that may lead to disruptions in outdoor activities.
Wildfires
- The largest wildfire in Texas history has burned nearly 1.1 million acres in the Panhandle, killing thousands of livestock, incinerating crops, and destroying hundreds of structures.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom dispatched members of the California National Guard to Texas to help fight the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
- New research by the University of Washington found that wildfires can worsen mental health.
Extreme Heat
- In the U.S., about 78 locations across the country tied or broke a record high on February 26 and 69 on February 27.
- As a multi-year drought persists on the Prairies, ranchers are making the tough choice to reduce or sell off their herds.
- A new study found that the Arctic could have summer days with practically no sea ice within the next decade due to emissions from burning fossil fuels.