New studies reveal that Atlantic hurricanes are now twice as likely to rapidly intensify from weak to major intensity within 24 hours, a phenomenon attributed to climate change. The increased likelihood of hurricanes transitioning into major storms in a short span of time has raised concerns about the reduced preparation and evacuation time for coastal residents. The findings, supported by multiple studies, highlight the urgent need for improved understanding and response to the impact of global warming on hurricane behavior. The research emphasizes the correlation between rising sea surface temperatures and the intensification of hurricanes, while also acknowledging the role of environmental factors such as El Niño. The studies underscore the importance of historical records and advancements in technology in monitoring and predicting hurricane behavior, as demonstrated by the recent upgrade of the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 to a Category 5 storm. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers and communities vulnerable to the increasing threat of stronger and faster-growing hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricanes Now Twice as Likely to Strengthen and Grow, Study Finds https://t.co/eck7aY4f4A https://t.co/ERSqaFxAe8
The Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 was recently upgraded to Category 5 in the historical records. 📈 Military aircraft flew into the monster storm 6-years after the deadly New England Hurricane of 1938, and provided critical warning to coastal residents. Note, other… https://t.co/lAPDGO1aQU
James Kossin conducted a similar study a few years ago and had similar results. Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean are now twice as likely to grow from a weak storm into a major Category 3 or higher hurricane within just 24 hours, according to a study…” https://t.co/Q1kg0Ebayb
Quick thought on hurricanes and climate change. Most research studies correlate the increase in SST over the past 50-years with activity metrics like ACE or number of named storms, hurricanes, or majors, etc. = environmental control of storm behavior like El Niño. But, lately… https://t.co/YEw1Ou0VfR
Increase in hurricane rapid intensification in Atlantic is real, new study shows. "The increased likelihood for hurricanes to transition from weak storms into major hurricanes in 24 hours or less was particularly striking,” -- study author Read more: https://t.co/QD7rAZHc1S https://t.co/aeNxFUbO9J
Global warming is making hurricanes grow stronger much faster than they used to, meaning people have less time to prepare for storms and to evacuate if necessary. https://t.co/7rtlAxxGbO
Atlantic hurricanes are getting stronger faster than they did 40 years ago https://t.co/wXFra5TlHP
New study: Climate change making Atlantic hurricanes twice as likely to strengthen from weak to major intensity in 24 hours @JuliaTheWriter @danpeckwx https://t.co/8u0PFzitDl