Posted on 08/09/2019 12:09:57 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Temperatures in Houston reached 100 degrees for the first time in 2019 this week, according to data from the National Weather Service. But according to a new study, 100-degree weather could soon become a much more common forecast for Houston and cities nationwide if no action is taken to address climate change.
According to a July 2019 report from the national nonprofit The Union of Concerned Scientists, cities nationwide could see more "dangerously hot" days as early as 2036.
The report analyzed four different heat index thresholds - above 90°F, above 100°F, above 105°F and "off the charts" - to show how hot cities could get during three time periods - historical, mid century and late century. These metrics were applied to three different scenarios of climate action that include no action, slow action and rapid action.
The report found overall, the U.S. is facing "a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades." Data shows the intensity of the heat depends on how quickly action is taken to reduce climate change and heat-trapping emissions, according to the report.
"The results highlight a stark choice: We can continue on our current path, where we fail to reduce emissions and extreme heat soars," the report states. "Or we can take bold action now to dramatically reduce emissions and prevent the worst from becoming reality."
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
7 Aug: Climate Depot: AccuWeather Founder/CEO: ‘No evidence so far that extreme heat waves are becoming more common because of climate change’ – ’26 of 50 states set their all-time high temp records during 1930s’
By Dr. Joel N. Myers, AccuWeather Founder and CEO: “Kansas City, Missouri, for example, experienced an average of 18.7 days a year at 100 degrees or higher during the 1930s, compared to just 5.5 a year over the last 10 years. And over the last 30 years, Kansas City has averaged only 4.8 days a year at 100 degrees or higher, which is only one-quarter of the frequency of days at 100 degrees or higher in the 1930s.
Here is a fact rarely, if ever, mentioned: 26 of the 50 states set their all-time high temperature records during the 1930s that still stand (some have since been tied). And an additional 11 state all-time high temperature records were set before 1930 and only two states have all-time record high temperatures that were set in the 21st century (South Dakota and South Carolina).
So 37 of the 50 states have an all-time high temperature record not exceeded for more than 75 years. Given these numbers and the decreased frequency of days of 100 degrees or higher, it cannot be said that either the frequency or magnitude of heat waves are more common today.”...
https://www.climatedepot.com/2019/08/07/accuweather-founder-ceo-no-evidence-so-far-that-extreme-heat-waves-are-becoming-more-common-because-of-climate-change-throwing-cold-water-on-extreme-heat-hype/
This has been a cool summer. Had a night in the 60s last month.
Barely used AC this summer at home.
Houston Comical smokes crack for Satan
What was the wind chill bullsh!t factor today?
transplants from the Nor’east no doubt, like our 28 year old county judge.
It used to be called “summer”.
What! The temperature in Houston hit 100?
WE’RE DOOMED!!!
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Ewestin was cooler than Seattle ...
... until Dubya got elected.
Wow. Thanks.
POP QUIZ
Who said, “If I had a house in Texas and a house in hell, I’d rent out the house in Texas and live in hell”?
Gosh - and we had a slight bit of less heat in the Biloxi area - highs been high 80’s to 92 and I can remember years where 95 was happening for a couple straight weeks....
It has routinely been hitting 100 in the two decades I have lived in the Houston area. The hot days are actually late this year. We’re experiencing cooler weather now. It’s global cooling!
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