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American Focus > Blog > Environment > Danger Season 2024: Deadly Heat Waves, Wildfires, Hurricanes and Flooding Show How Climate Crisis Advances
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Danger Season 2024: Deadly Heat Waves, Wildfires, Hurricanes and Flooding Show How Climate Crisis Advances

Last updated: November 29, 2024 12:39 pm
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The Impact of Extreme Weather Events in 2024

The year 2024 has been marked by unprecedented climate extremes, with record-breaking temperatures and a surge in extreme weather events. The summer of 2024 was declared the hottest on record, with July 22 standing out as the hottest day globally, reaching an average temperature of 62.9°F according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

From heat waves and floods to storms and wildfires, the United States and its Caribbean territories have been significantly impacted by these events. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued alerts throughout the Danger Season, which spans from May to October, warning of the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

It is evident that climate change is prolonging the Danger Season, affecting all regions of the US. The crucial work of federal agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NWS in providing accurate forecasts has become more essential than ever in saving lives.

However, proposed policy changes threaten to undermine the capabilities of these agencies, leaving the nation vulnerable to the escalating impacts of climate change. The need for accurate and timely weather forecasts has never been more critical as we face a future of more intense and frequent extreme weather events.

Heat Waves

The 2024 Danger Season commenced with a prolonged heatwave in southern Texas over Memorial Day weekend, setting daily and monthly temperature records in cities like Brownsville, McAllen, and Del RĂ­o. The Northeast also experienced unprecedented heat, with Maine witnessing its first-ever excessive heat wave.

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Throughout the summer, heat wave conditions persisted along the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, leading to various challenges such as infrastructure damage and transportation delays. The impact of extreme heat is magnified in counties with disadvantaged populations, highlighting the inequities in climate vulnerability.

Wildfires

Wildfires ravaged several regions in the US during the 2024 Danger Season, threatening millions of acres of land. The Park Fire in California, allegedly caused by an arsonist, burned nearly half a million acres, exacerbating the existing wildfire and heat alerts in the area.

Data from the National Centers for Environmental Information reveal a concerning trend of increasing burned acres per fire as the wildfire season progressed, indicating the growing destructiveness of wildfires. Counties with high percentages of disadvantaged populations were disproportionately affected by fire weather alerts.

Flooding and Storms

The Atlantic hurricane season in 2024 was characterized by above-normal activity, with 17 named storms and rapid intensification of hurricanes. Storms like Beryl, Ernesto, Helene, and Milton wreaked havoc across various states, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

Flooding alerts were prevalent in counties with socio-economic disadvantages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Illinois, and North Carolina. The vulnerability of these communities to extreme weather events was evident as they grappled with the aftermath of hurricanes and heavy rainfall.

Protecting Lives Through Accurate Forecasts

The accurate forecasting of extreme weather events by agencies like NOAA and NWS played a crucial role in saving lives during disasters like Hurricane Milton. Evacuation efforts and preparedness measures were facilitated by early warnings, demonstrating the importance of sustained resources for scientific research and meteorological forecasting.

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The urgency of addressing the climate crisis and strengthening scientific capacities to mitigate its impacts has never been clearer. Action to reduce global emissions, adapt to climate change, and support scientific endeavors is essential to safeguarding communities from the escalating threats of extreme weather events.

Editor’s note: The original headline of this article erroneously implied an increase in the frequency of all weather events. While the total number of hurricanes remains relatively constant, the proportion of major hurricanes has shown an upward trend.

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