1. Climate change: U.S. map shows expected increase in extreme precipitation during summer

    Extreme downpours could increase fivefold across parts of the U.S.

    At century's end, the number of summertime storms that produce extreme downpours could increase by more than 400 percent across parts of the United States.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. The US will experience more record high temperatures: summer weather map of US

    Days of record-breaking heat ahead

    The ratio of record highs to record lows will increase sharply if greenhouse gas emissions continue.

    • Climate

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  3. North American temperature trends for 30 members of the CESM Large Ensemble

    40 Earths: NCAR's Large Ensemble reveals staggering climate variability

    The CESM Large Ensemble reveals a staggering range of Earth climates that could have been along with a rich look at future climates that could potentially be.

    • Climate

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  4. Climate and food security report wins award - photo: farmer plows his land

    Food security report wins USDA award

    The international report detailed potential climate impacts on global food security.

    • Climate

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  5. Atmospheric Rivers: ocean map shows Pineapple Express pattern

    Atmospheric rivers come into focus with high-res climate model

    A high-resolution climate model based at NCAR is accurately capturing the ribbons of moist air that sometimes flow out of the tropics toward the drier mid-latitudes, allowing scientists to investigate how the Pineapple Express and similar weather-maker patterns may change as the climate warms.

    • Climate

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