Global warming is increasingly altering traditional summer weather. Some regions are experiencing a "flip-flopping" between extreme deluge and severe drought. Fraser Valley summers are twice as dry than 30 years ago
: In many tropical and subtropical areas, such as South Africa and Florida, summer rain is primarily convective. Intense solar heating causes moisture to evaporate and rise rapidly, leading to short, drenching afternoon thunderstorms. Regional Variations : rain summers
: Summer is the primary rainy season for most of the country, transforming the landscape from "khaki to green" with warm, heavy storms. Intense solar heating causes moisture to evaporate and
: While Mediterranean summers are dry, countries like Ireland and Britain have seen a trend toward "relentless rain" in recent years, with some meteorologists estimating a 25%–33% chance of heavy-rain summers occurring annually over the next decade. Climate Change and Shifting Patterns Climate Change and Shifting Patterns
