Climate change in Jackson, Tennessee
Climate change is affecting locations like Jackson in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include less extreme cold, more extreme rainfall, and more unusually warm days.
Explore these pages to learn how people in Jackson are at risk in a warming world.
Jackson's climate threats in include:
Explore some ways climate change is affecting Jackson in fall
Coldest days are warming up
The coldest day of the year is warmer now than it was in 1970
Heavier downpours
Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.
More warm fall days
Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.
Changes in severe storms
Certain conditions favorable to thunderstorms and tornadoes are occurring more often
Impacts to food prices
Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.
More graphics about Jackson and climate change
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