Climate Change Made Recent Thunderstorms More Likely & More Intense

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 9, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how climate change intensified last month’s storms across the U.S. From increased thunderstorm frequency to severe flooding, global warming made these events 40% more likely and 9% more intense. These weather disruptions have led to significant economic consequences, including damage to businesses.

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