Breadcrumb Home News Alaska thunderstorms may triple with climate change Feb 23, 2021 The number of thunderstorms in Alaska may triple by later this century because of climate change, increasing the risks of widespread flash flooding, landslides, and lightning-induced wildfires. Read More Read more https://news.ucar.edu/132777/alaska-thunderstorms-may-triple-climate-change Recent News Jul 8, 2026 El Niño experts available to address questions from news media Jun 16, 2026 Why only a few wildfires become extreme May 4, 2026 Identifying severe weather hazards further in the future with AI Oct 6, 2025 NSF NCAR and UCAR researchers win prestigious AMS, AGU honors Tags NSF NCAR/UCAR News