MONITORING AND UNDERSTANDING CHANGES IN EXTREMES Extratropical Storms, Winds, and Waves

This scientific assessment examines changes in climate extremes associated with extratropical storms, winds, and waves, with an emphasis on U.S. coastal regions during the cold season.

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