The briefing
The weather report describes an overhaul of Rockstar’s earlier environmental systems. Conditions can differ between regions instead of applying uniformly across the entire state. Wind is connected with vegetation, water, loose debris and character presentation, while tropical storms and hurricanes broaden the setting’s environmental range.
These details come from the Game Informer preview and developer discussion. They establish the reported design direction without supplying a guaranteed storm timetable, disaster mission or numerical handling penalty. Compare the regional screenshots to understand the environments in which these conditions are presented.
Sources & further reading
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