Climate Impact Report – 5/1
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PowerOn Tuesday night, hundreds of thousands of customers in the Pittsburgh area were left without power, and four people were killed after severe storms ripped through downtown Pittsburgh and the greater Western Pennsylvania region.
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People KilledOn Tuesday night, hundreds of thousands of customers in the Pittsburgh area were left without power, and four people were killed after severe storms ripped through downtown Pittsburgh and the greater Western Pennsylvania region.
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By 2050A new study found that by 2050, nearly 50 countries could be feeling the profound effects of rising temperatures, which would cost more than $1.1 trillion in corporate value.
Key Facts Of The Day 5/1
Storms and Flooding
- On Thursday, parts of Oklahoma and Texas were expected to see more rain that could cause more flash flooding.
- On Wednesday, a storm brought deadly flooding to Oklahoma, shutting down roadways and sweeping away cars.
- At least two people were reported to have died due to the severe storms.
- On Wednesday, flooding forced road closures in at least 32 counties in Oklahoma.
- As of Tuesday, parts of central and southern Oklahoma received up to eight inches of rain, and parts of Texas received up to six inches.
- On Tuesday night, hundreds of thousands of customers in the Pittsburgh area were left without power, and four people were killed after severe storms ripped through downtown Pittsburgh and the greater Western Pennsylvania region.
- As of Thursday morning, over 246,000 people remain without power in Pennsylvania.
- Duquesne Light estimated five to seven days to restore power to the area affected by the storms.
Wildfires
As of Thursday, Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix started their bans on open fires, which are expected to last through September, in order to minimize wildfire risks.
Extreme Heat
- On Thursday, the Maricopa Association of Governments will publish a map designed to be a vital resource during the deadly summer heat.
- As of Monday, about 14 million Florida residents were living in areas of drought.
- A new study found that by 2050, nearly 50 countries could be feeling the profound effects of rising temperatures, which would cost more than $1.1 trillion in corporate value.