weather extremes cause fires and floods
Extreme Weather: Fires, Floods, Tornadoes, And Snowstorms Emerge Around The Globe. Extreme weather is wreaking havoc around the globe. While Texas is still in the midst of digging out from a weekend of tornadoes, the Lone Star state has been forced to brace for a massive snowstorm. El Nino is being blamed for many of the severe weather systems, which also include flooding induced by heavy rains, fires, and mudslides. The death toll from extreme weather conditions over the weekend is shocking.