The recent heat and humidity in Missouri seem to portend a long, hot summer. Combined with our current "plague" of cicadas, the conditions are almost biblical.
Of course, the sultry air often fuels severe thunderstorms, some of which are due to arrive later today. Though recent storms have put a significant dent in our long-term drought, the risk of tornados, flash floods and large hail diminish that benefit.
As is often the case, the Southern States have borne the brunt of this violent spring and the prospects for an active and destructive hurricane season appear to be rising. Despite the waning pronouncements of skeptics, climate change is rapidly changing the nature of our seasons.
