Brace yourself for smoky skies and a twister or two if you plan to live out your golden years in one of these cities.

Few retirees would want to risk their wellbeing — or their homes — by settling down in one of these areas, no matter how large their nest egg. We pulled together cities that have a reputation for extreme weather conditions or are at high risk for natural disasters for this list.

Here are some U.S. cities that deal with harsh heat, heavy snowfall or severe weather events — or all of the above — each year:

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