Trees planted in cities, towns and along roadways live decades shorter than those that grow in forests because they're exposed to many potential sources of stress.
While a pleasant end to the week is in store, the southeastern United States will first have to contend with locally strong thunderstorms into Thursday night.
Another stretch of warm, dry weather is eyeing the northeastern United States after rounds of rain into the end of the week.
One way you can keep yourself safer during severe weather events is by installing a tornado safe room in your house.