Every day, somewhere in the United States, some sort of hazardous weather is occurring. The vastness of the nation—from the Arctic Ocean coastline to the tropical beaches of the Florida Keys, to the mountain peaks of the Western United States, to the volcanos in Hawaii, the inhospitable deserts of the Southwest to the eastern shores of the Great Lakes—covers diverse climates and geographical weather patterns. In turn, the weather experienced across different portions of the United States drives local economies (such as agriculture, fishing, shipping), cultures (such as clothing, day-to-day activities, employment, hobbies, and interests), and politics (largely based on culture and economy).
