Cost increases are concentrated in the Great Plains and Midwest, while fires are reported in Los Angeles County.

The entities involved

• Great Plains →

  broad expanse of flat land west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains

  • El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Mon 15:20
  • Drought and abnormal dryness intensified and expanded across Mississippi, Arkansas, and the Great Plains.Sat 03:13
• Los Angeles County →

  county in California, United States

  • Elevated surf and high tides are expected in Los Angeles County, leading to flooding and posing risks to coastal infrastructure.Mon 01:03
  • Storms are increasing the potential for water capture in Los Angeles County.Sat 10:40
• Midwest →

  town in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States

  • Republicans in the Midwest pushed for a diesel ban, and Paul Waldman wrote for the MS NOW outlet.Mon 14:12
  • Severe weather outbreak affects Chicago and Indiana, with forecasts provided by Roman and NWS.Mon 02:16

Related events

• Studies demonstrate that human-caused fires are occurring in the Los Angeles County region.Aug 27