An Exploratory Analysis of Extreme Weather Events in South Texas
Abstract
Changing climate baselines and intensifying extreme weather events impact human and environmental systems. Although global climate depict changes in extreme weather events, research is needed to better understand the changes in weather specific regions will face. In this study, we will assess the observed climate trends and changes in extreme weather for the Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Region, including extreme temperatures, extreme precipitation, and drought periods. Analysis of local temperature data over the past 50 years shows there has been about a 1 degree Fahrenheit increase every 10 years in average annual temperature, and there has been an increase in daily maximum temperature records over the years, while daily minimum temperature records have been decreasing. This confirms that this region is facing changes in weather patterns, which might extend to precipitation and go on to affect local environmental factors. Understanding changes in extreme weather for this region will be valuable to regional stakeholders such as city officials and farmers in preparing for future extreme events.
- Publication:
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AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2021
- Bibcode:
- 2021AGUFMED35A0542G