Intense downpours become the norm in a warming world

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Climate change is playing a critical role in enhancing extreme weather including rainfall patterns, intensity and flooding across the country.
As the globe continues to warm (from greenhouse gas emissions) our atmosphere can hold more and more moisture. The air can hold an extra 4% of moisture for every 1°F of warming. This increased warming is enhancing these intense rainfall and flooding events.
Warmer air holds more moisture
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