Extreme Weather Strikes Early: Millions at Risk from Spring Hailstorms

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 23, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that as many as two million people in the lower Midwest may be impacted by severe hailstorms tonight, with hail potentially reaching two inches in size. He highlights the dangers this poses to infrastructure and personal safety, while also noting a disturbing trend—extreme weather is arriving earlier each year. With cities like Phoenix already hitting 100°F well before summer, McIntyre underscores the growing unpredictability of the climate.

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