50-year climate map predicts Hampton Roads' climate to resemble modern Louisiana by 2080, with northern cities shifting towards southern climates.

50-year climate map reveals Hampton Roads could experience a climate similar to modern Louisiana by 2080, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Using climate-analog mapping, researchers matched future predicted climates with current climate conditions. The study shows northern cities are shifting towards more southern climates, moving towards the equator.