If you are a regular reader of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) social media pages, you probably have noticed recently a number of Traffic Alerts regarding trees that have fallen across roads.
Or maybe you have had an occasion to encounter one yourself or had one or more come down on your property. Even though there are no strong winds or heavy rains which is usually when we see that happening around here.
So, why is this happening now during this prolonged heat wave. Well, that weather could be the culprit, according to the Dallas County Master Gardeners Association.
How Extreme Heat Affects Trees – Dallas County Master Gardeners Association
And trees and other plants, for that matter, actually sweat: