The term "weather events" refers to any type of atmospheric occurrence that can impact human activities, natural environments or both. These events include things like storms (tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards), heatwaves, droughts, floods and other extreme weather conditions. They are caused by a variety of factors such as temperature changes, air pressure fluctuations, humidity levels or the presence of certain gases in the atmosphere that can lead to the formation of storm cells. Weather events can have both short-term and long-lasting impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, transportation systems, energy production, human health and safety, among other things.