Historical Weather Events

Historical weather events are significant weather occurrences that have had lasting impacts, such as natural disasters or record-breaking phenomena. Examples include the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, a severe drought and dust storms that devastated American agriculture, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which caused widespread flooding along the U.S. Gulf Coast. These events are studied to understand weather patterns, improve forecasting, and prepare communities for future extremes. They highlight how climate and meteorological factors can combine to produce powerful and sometimes destructive weather, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptive measures.