New Jersey N. Mexico New York N. Carolina N. Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Penn. As the figures here show, weather-related deaths have been generally falling since the 1950s even as the population has been increasing. In general, improved forecasts and the resulting better warnings probably account for part of the decrease. In addition, more and more people are learning how to respond to weather dangers. But, many people haven't learned what to do when the weather is life-threatening.
Officials say human nature adds to the number of weather deaths.