Global Warming and Extreme Weather

As Scientists continue to study the effects of Global Warming, almost all of them can certainly say that there is a strong obvious link between the rising temperatures and the events of extreme weather. While we can't definitely say that a particular heat wave or hurricane to was caused by Global Warming, we can make strong assumptions. The trends and studies are clear: While the Earth experiences hotter temperatures, there have been a whole lot more events relating to extreme weather conditions.

Stronger hurricane's occur more often...
One effect of Global Warming is hotter ocean temperatures. Hurricane's, which are formed in oceans, become more powerful in warmer ocean waters. We are already witnessing this (2005 Hurricane Katrina), and we will most likely witness even stronger hurricanes in the future. More ferocious hurricanes are expected from Scientists.

Heat waves will become a lot more deadly...
With the steady increase in temperatures that we are experiencing from Global Warming, this means we will witness a lot more heat waves. A warmer climate means warmer temperatures. Scientists are expecting Global Warming to increase the risk of deadly heat waves within the near future.

Higher chances of downpours and floods...
Scientists are predicting that the warmer temperatures will bring on a lot heavier rainfalls, which will lead to flooding. This will destroy a lot more property and crops as well.

Droughts will occur more often...
While downpours and floods have a higher chance of occurring more often, droughts do too in other regions. With Global Warming continuously becoming worse, Scientists are also predicting more droughts to occur because of the warmer weather. They will occur a lot more frequently in certain regions of the world and will have a huge affect on crops. These droughts will also easily shorten water supplies.

Wildfires will be on the rise...
Warmer temperatures and droughts will equal perfect conditions for wildfires. We have witnessed an increase in Wildfires within recent years, and the trends continue. This will lead to loss of lives, property, crops, and natural resources.

Each of these have been connected to Global Warming. As Global Warming continues to worsen, we should expect to see this to start occurring a lot more often.