A&M study proves cities change weather - Aggie Dome!

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1:50p, 6/28/26

AG

Well, now we have science that cities change weather (which we all knew already). I just wish they included BCS in the study.

Do cities change storms?

New research from @TAMUArtSci found that they do, but the impacts depends on the storm itself. By analyzing more than 40,000 storms across four major Texas cities, researchers discovered urban areas can strengthen some storms while weakening others.…
— Texas A&M University (@TAMU) June 28, 2026

Full Study:
https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/05/20/cities-change-storms-but-the-impacts-depend-on-the-storm-itself/

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2:29p, 6/28/26

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I could've sworn I read an article 20-30 years ago saying that the heat retained in the concrete/brick/asphalt was a major driving force of how intense the storm was or wasn't.

Seems like this study backs up that recollection or works in tandem with it.

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4:47p, 6/28/26

"Heat islands" Urban areas often experience the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which captures heat from the sun and human activities. The increase in temperature can influence storm patterns.

https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/what-are-heat-islands

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7:26p, 6/28/26

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There is no Aggie dome

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9:03p, 6/28/26

AG

I truly thought this was common sense.