Sentences with phrase «intense precipitation over»

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An increased risk of intense, short - duration rainfall events in mid-latitude regions has been predicted consistently for well over a decade as part of the pattern of human influence on precipitation.

By looking at the signatures of climate change in precipitation intensity and comparing that to the internal variability and the observation, the researchers conclude that the probability of intense precipitation on any given day has increased by 7 percent over the last 50 years — well outside the bounds of natural variability.

In 2010, intense precipitation concentrated over the elevated plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to interaction of three weather systems from east, south and north.

On extreme precipitation events over mid-latitude landmass and wet tropical regions becoming more intense and frequent, the CLAs clarified that the assessment was based on more than the RCPs, and that the conclusion was generally true for all these regions.

An observed consequence of higher water vapor concentrations is the increased frequency of intense precipitation events, mainly over land areas.

However, the report does say it is very likely that there will be more intense precipitation events over many areas, and that peak winds and rainfall rates from hurricanes are also likely to be higher.

Atmospheric rivers are warm, intense streams of tropical moisture that often produce several days of heavy precipitation in the Central Valley and over the mountains of California.

A December 2017 study found that global warming made the precipitation seen over Houston and the surrounding area on August 26 — 28 about 15 percent (8 to 19 percent) more intense, or equivalently made such an event three (1.5 — 5) times more likely.

A December 2017 study found that global warming made the precipitation seen over Houston and the surrounding area on August 26 — 28 about 15 % (8 % — 19 %) more intense, or equivalently made such an event three (1.5 — 5) times more likely.

In particular, over NH land, an increase in the likelihood of very wet winters is projected over much of central and northern Europe due to the increase in intense precipitation during storm events, suggesting an increased chance of flooding over Europe and other mid-latitude regions due to more intense rainfall and snowfall events producing more runoff.

Gavin said upfront: «By looking at the signatures of climate change in precipitation intensity and comparing that to the internal variability and the observation, the researchers conclude that the probability of intense precipitation on any given day has increased by 7 percent over the last 50 years — well outside the bounds of natural variability».

The IPCC also asserted that» [m] ore intense precipitation events» are «very likely over many areas,» resulting in: