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Assessing the US Climate in 2019 - Warmest year on record for Alaska, second wettest for contiguous US

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  1. patience_limited
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    All of the Great Lakes have risen, with Lakes Michigan and Huron nearly a meter above normal levels. Lake Michigan is currently tied for highest water level in the past century, and likely to rise...

    All of the Great Lakes have risen, with Lakes Michigan and Huron nearly a meter above normal levels. Lake Michigan is currently tied for highest water level in the past century, and likely to rise still higher this year.

    The only questionably bright spot is that the pricy shoreline properties at risk of crumbling into the water are owned by very wealthy people. "Soaking the rich" is about to get literal if they don't pitch in on climate change.

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  2. ThyMrMan
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    In my area of Florida I would believe 100% that it was a wetter year than normal. Felt like a full month of constant rain that flooded out many fields and yards and even some streets. Surprising...

    In my area of Florida I would believe 100% that it was a wetter year than normal. Felt like a full month of constant rain that flooded out many fields and yards and even some streets. Surprising number of them still have small lakes in them even after a couple months.

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