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Warmer air holds more water. When that air encounters the right weather conditions, bigger storms emerge.
Manoo Sirivelu for NPR
Experts, officials and residents say the slower pace of the rainfall — over several days instead of hours — combined with new sirens and increased vigilance helped save lives this year.
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