2 dead in Florida as severe weather, tornadoes wreak havoc across South. Where are storms headed next?
USA TodayMAY 2022
There could be a climate connection to these outbreaks. Some scientists believe that changing atmospheric conditions are fueling tornado eruptions across the South.
It's easy to dismiss any extreme weather event as a consequence of climate change, but in reality they're usually influenced by a myriad of factors that have nothing to do with it. More research is needed before we can establish any direct causal link between the two.
This is a "human-built environment" problem. Vulnerable southern communities typically live in more weak-framed houses compared to the central US. It's vital for impoverished residents to have sturdy, resilient housing.