Category 6 Hurricanes Are Already Here
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Hurricanes Now Twice as Likely to Strengthen and Grow, Study Finds
It’s no surprise that the climate crisis is fueling more intense weather, but new research shows how warming ocean temperatures are boosting tropical storms, causing hurricanes to become bigger and…
Tropical Storm Brewing Off the Carolina Coast That Could Head Up to New England
National forecasters are keeping an eye on a storm system brewing just off the coast of the Carolinas that is likely to move up to some states in the Northeast…
Tropical Storm Nigel Has Intensified Into a Hurricane
Tropical storm Nigel formed in the Atlantic Ocean late last week and has quickly intensified into a category 1 hurricane. The storm system is not currently a threat to any…
Hurricanes More Likely to Kill Vulnerable Populations in the U.S., Study Finds
Atlantic tropical storms are more likely to kill minorities and those in other vulnerable communities, according to a new study published in Science Advances. Hurricanes and Climate | Extreme Earth…
We’re in for an ‘Above Average’ Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Predicts
We’ve got a storm coming, maybe. The rest of the 2023 hurricane season will be busier than previously thought, according to new projections from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…
Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
The aftermath of a tropical storm can bring along some nasty waterborne germs, a recent study from Columbia University researchers found. The study shows that tropical cyclones in the U.S.…