Extreme downpours could increase fivefold across parts of the U.S.

Extreme downpours could increase fivefold across parts of the U.S. 12/09/2016 11:48 AM EST At century's end, the number of summertime storms that produce extreme downpours could increase by more than 400 percent across parts of the United States--including sections of the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, and the Southwest--according to a new study by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Full story at http://www2.ucar.edu/atmosnews/news/124334/extreme-downpours-could-increase-fivefold-across-parts-us Source National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111