Corn Belt groundwater and irrigation boost thunderstorm complexes by 24–35%, simulations show

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May 27, 2026, 5:00 pm190 ptsTrendingTop
An international team of scientists has demonstrated how powerful thunderstorm complexes over the U.S. Corn Belt are fueled by moisture rising from the region's fertile fields or just beneath them. The findings can lead to better and longer-term weather forecasts for this critical farming area as well as giving…

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