研究发现,由于热和湿度,中西部风暴每10年上升30%。 Midwest storms up 30% in 10 years due to heat and moisture, study finds.

今天公布的一项新研究将中西部气温上升与严重风暴频率上升联系起来,数据显示,过去十年来极端天气事件上升了30%。 A new study released today links rising temperatures in the Midwest to increased frequency of severe storms, with data showing a 30% rise in extreme weather events over the past decade. 国家气候中心的研究人员将这一趋势归因于长时间的热浪和较高的大气湿度水平。 Researchers from the National Climate Center attribute the trend to prolonged heatwaves and higher atmospheric moisture levels. 调查结果来自联邦官员准备更新基础设施和应急规划的气候抗御准则。 The findings come as federal officials prepare to update climate resilience guidelines for infrastructure and emergency planning.