Climate change in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Climate change is affecting locations like Jonesboro in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include increased cooling demand, more extreme rainfall, and greater health risks from humid heat.

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

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Higher cooling demand for schools

Hotter summers and longer warm seasons make cooling schools a growing challenge.

Heavier downpours

Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.

More dangerous heat

Climate change is driving hotter, longer, and more frequent extreme heat.

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.

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Climate change in Jonesboro, Arkansas

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