Extreme weather refers to unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather events that significantly deviate from the average climatic conditions typically experienced in a particular area. This can include phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and heavy rainfall, among others. Extreme weather events are characterized by their intensity, duration, and potential to cause substantial damage to the environment, infrastructure, and human health. These occurrences are often linked to climate change, which can increase the frequency and severity of such events due to altered weather patterns and increased atmospheric instability. Extreme weather is a critical concern for communities and governments worldwide as it poses risks to safety, agriculture, water supply, and economic stability.
A severe windstorm struck the Pacific Northwest, leaving over 60,000 homes without power in Oregon and over 8,000 in southwest Washington. The storm caused extensive damage, with trees downed and…