Temperature Changes In The Midwest

Task 4

“Midwest”

Population – Home to 61 Million

States – They include; Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Minnesota

Temperature Expatiations Between 1900 and 2010, the average air temperature increased by more than 1.5°F. Temperatures are going to keep increasing across the Midwest, with the highest increases in average temperature expected in northern areas. Southern states will definitely experience more hot days, with a lot of days over 95°F and a couple days below 65°F, which could lead people using more energy while using air conditioning. There is no way to avoid this because the weather is getting too warm too fast.

Precipitation expectations

Precipitation is very high in the eastern part of the Midwest and

Air quality is already poor in parts of the Midwest and is projected to worsen with rising temperatures. Major heat waves have been occurring more frequently across this region for many decades, resulting in increased deaths during these extreme events. Heat stress is likely to increase in the future as a result of continued rises in temperatures and humidity in this region, resulting in more heat-related deaths and illnesses. Warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation could increase the risk of exposure to diseases carried by insects and rodents. Drinking water quality may also decline as a result of heavier rainfall

Some climate-related impacts may provide short-term benefits for agriculture, but negative effects are also expected in this time frame. In the long-term, climate impacts are likely to have increasingly detrimental effects that increase variability in crop and agricultural production. Warmer temperatures, especially extreme heat, stress livestock animals and cause declines in meat, milk, and egg production.

Increased Rainfall and Flooding

More heavy downpours may increase the likelihood of property damage, travel delays, and disruption in services. Sediment runoff and erosion may clog reservoirs and reduce storage capacity. Local governments may invest in new infrastructure to prevent contamination and protect water resources. Disruptions in barge traffic along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers have already occurred. Changes in the Great Lakes are less clear, but water level decline may force reductions in the weight of cargo shipments and diminish the usability of coastal infrastructure, such as docks and