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Sep 22, 2021, 6 tweets

A slightly below average year for Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclones in 2021 to date
via @CSUAtmosSci

Well below average year for US tornadoes
via @NWSSPC

Wayyy below average year for US hail
via @NWSSPC

Below average year in the US for extreme winds
(2011, wyd?)
via @NWSSPC

YTD close to recent average for US fire numbers & area
via @NIFC_Fire

So, if you think 2021 reflects signs of the apocalypse, I have some good/bad news for you ... things are going to be much worse in years to come. Extremes won't linger below average forever. Would make a mockery of "average."

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