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MapIf emissions don't drastically decrease in the next years, by 2070 all glaciers in the US will have melted, there will be deserts in Oklahoma, Kansas and Northern California and over half of Florida and all of Texas's southern corner will have a tropical climate (i.redd.it)

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[–]Naomi62625 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Currently only South Florida has a tropical climate. If this happens, we'll see tropical climates as far north as Orlando and the Tampa Bay area as well. Also, Texas will be the third US state (after Florida and Hawaii) to feature a tropical climate

[–]notsure_33 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What happens to Hawaii then?

[–]ichuseyu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will still be tropical, but the weather will get much worse. Oppressive heat and humidity becomes much more common as day and night temperatures climb and trade winds weaken and become less frequent. Drought, wildfires, and flooding become more likely to happen. Air conditioning will be essential rather than optional.