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    Climate change in Altoona, Pennsylvania

    Climate change is affecting locations like Altoona in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more extreme rainfall, more unusually warm days, and more intense hurricanes.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Altoona are at risk in a warming world.


    Altoona's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Altoona in fall

    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.

    More intense hurricanes

    Warmer oceans from climate change fuel stronger hurricanes.

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

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    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Altoona, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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