Climate change is increasing the frequency of heavy rainfall events in Vermont, New York – WPTZ

Warmer temperatures lead to more atmospheric moisture and higher flooding potential
Warmer temperatures lead to more atmospheric moisture and higher flooding potential
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Warmer temperatures lead to more atmospheric moisture and higher flooding potential
For many, the devastating floods of last summer in Vermont and New York were some of the worst ever seen. As the global climate continues to warm, events of this magnitude are becoming more common.
Meteorologist Ben Frechette explains the local trends over the past decades.

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