Blizzards (rare, but they happen)
Severe thunderstorms
Hail storms
Dust Storms
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Deserts may experience dust or sand storms. Severe thunderstorms also occur in some deserts, particularly in the rainy season, and these may bring torrential rain, high winds and even hail. Although rare, some deserts may experience an occasional blizzard.
It is possible for Melbourne to experience temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius during heatwaves or extreme weather events, although it is not common. With changing climate patterns, extreme temperature events are becoming more frequent.
Extreme weather can happen in various locations around the world, including regions prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, monsoons, cyclones, blizzards, heatwaves, and extreme rainfall. These events are often influenced by factors such as climate, geography, and seasonal patterns.
Increased temperature
Some examples of extreme weather events include hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires. These events can have significant impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, and human health.
Sea levels will rise, causing floods
Blizzards (rare, but they happen)Severe thunderstormsHail stormsDust Storms
Today's extreme weather is caused primarily by a rise in greenhouse gases. The natural weather cycles, combined with warmer temperatures cause more extreme weather.
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, large hail, damaging winds and Flooding are types of severe weather.
The concept of extreme weather is difficult to define because it depends heavily on the average conditions for any particular area. For example a week of rain in Sprinkling Tarn, Cumbria would be entirely normal, while the same amount of rain in Yuma, Arizona could be considered extreme. Usually, extreme weather events are defined by their severity or unexpectedness.
It is uncertain whether extreme weather events will be less frequent over the next century due to ongoing climate change. While some regions may see a decrease in certain types of extreme weather, such as hurricanes or heatwaves, others may experience an increase in severity and frequency of events like floods or wildfires. Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate will be crucial in managing future extreme weather risks.