Severe and Anomalous Weather in Recent Decades.

Severe storms and meteorological events in and around the United States have increased concern about climate change and sustainable development in the last few decades. Highly publicized tornadoes, nor’easters, and other snow and ice storms, hurricanes, and cyclones have cost billions in monetary damage and have led to significant human casualties. Scientists, emergency professionals, and political leaders are working to understand these phenomena and how they affect developed areas. Such studies could help introduce systems and protocols that warn citizens and protect against weather-related disasters.