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Four ways climate change likely made Hurricane Helene worse: “Climate change makes the strongest hurricanes stronger, increases rainfall, increases storm surge damage through sea level rise, and increases the probability of rapid intensification events.” Hurricanes and tornadoes are the “safety valves” of the troposphere. By their actions they dissipate atmospheric energy (Convective Available Potential Energy - CAPE) and in doing so, transfer prodigious amounts of the most potent greenhouse gas (water vapour) into either the sea or the groundwater system:

How Climate Change Is Affecting Hurricane Intensity and Frequency Climate change is profoundly impacting hurricane intensity and frequency, transforming the landscape of storm behavior and posing significant risks to coastal communities worldwide. The primary driver of this phenomenon is the increase in sea surface te... [...] #ClimateChange #Hurricane #WEather Read more... https://lnkd.in/d27e8CVt

Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes like Debby. Hurricane Debby recently made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 1 storm, bringing with it the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding, and life-threatening storm surge. https://lnkd.in/dijiQgaD This area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia, which struck the same region last year and was the strongest hurricane to make landfall there in over 125 years. Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes. As global warming continues, storms are becoming wetter, windier, and more intense. The warming ocean surface provides additional energy, fueling storm intensity and stronger winds. Additionally, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to increased rainfall during storms. In fact, during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, climate change boosted hourly rainfall rates in hurricane-force storms by 8%-11%, according to an April 2022 study in the journal Nature Communications.. https://lnkd.in/d-ZYhBV3 Scientists at NOAA project that with 2°C of warming, hurricane wind speeds could increase by up to 10%, and the proportion of storms reaching Category 4 or 5 intensity may rise by about 10% this century. https://lnkd.in/g6c5nF5t It’s a critical reminder of the impact of climate change on extreme weather events. Picture credit eameatribune #hurricanedebby #climatecrisis #climatechange #florida #hurribane

Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes like Debby. Hurricane Debby recently made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 1 storm, bringing with it the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding, and life-threatening storm surge. https://lnkd.in/dCmz_uuB This area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia, which struck the same region last year and was the strongest hurricane to make landfall there in over 125 years. Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes. As global warming continues, storms are becoming wetter, windier, and more intense. The warming ocean surface provides additional energy, fueling storm intensity and stronger winds. Additionally, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to increased rainfall during storms. In fact, during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, climate change boosted hourly rainfall rates in hurricane-force storms by 8%-11%, according to an April 2022 study in the journal Nature Communications..  https://lnkd.in/dj6rmm6T Scientists at NOAA project that with 2°C of warming, hurricane wind speeds could increase by up to 10%, and the proportion of storms reaching Category 4 or 5 intensity may rise by about 10% this century. https://lnkd.in/du76H9bv It’s a critical reminder of the impact of climate change on extreme weather events. Picture credit eameatribune #hurricanedebby #climatecrisis #climatechange #florida #hurricane

How Climate Change Is Affecting Hurricane Intensity and Frequency Climate change is profoundly impacting hurricane intensity and frequency, transforming the landscape of storm behavior and posing significant risks to coastal communities worldwide. The primary driver of this phenomenon is… #ClimateChange #Hurricane #WEather >>> Read more

Hurricane Beryl’s record-breaking strength and early rapid intensification highlight the stark impact of human-caused climate change driven by burning fossil fuels. "When we’re warming the planet with our fossil-fuel emissions, we’re making it more likely that we have those warm ocean waters that can allow a storm like Beryl to really develop and intensify quickly." #ClimateChange #Health #ExtremeWeather #Hurricanes #HurricaneSeason #Storms #ClimateIsHealth

Climate change isn't increasing the number of hurricanes, it is intensifying the most powerful ones, making heavy rainfall and storm surges more severe. #HurricaneSeason #ClimateChange #NOAA #LaNiña #ExtremeWeather #CoastalSafety #GlobalWarming #StormPreparedness #RapidIntensification #SeaLevelRise

Storm Surges Off the Scale Our extreme weather has gotten so out of hand that the current scale for measuring it is insufficient. Climate scientists are now recommending that we extend the hurricane scale to a 6th level — category 6 — to account for climate change's impact on the damage incurred by storms of 193 miles per hour or more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRHU5tQh

After hitting Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, leaving behind significant damage and human loss, Hurricane Beryl will be hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula (including popular tourist destinations Cancun and Cozumel) and potentially Texas in a few days. Summer (sometimes earlier than others) is usually the start of hurricane season in the region. That’s not news. What is, is the speed at which Beryl intensified from a storm into a Cat. 5 hurricane in record time, registering maximum sustained wind speeds of more than 160mph (257kmh); and how soon in the Summer a weather event like this formed (usually seen in the Atlantic until later, e.g. September). - Beryl became the earliest category five hurricane in the Atlantic on record (going back ~100 years). - There is only one previously-recorded case of a Cat. 5 Atlantic hurricane in July altogether (Hurricane Emily, July 2005). The attributed explanation? Exceptionally high (and raising) sea surface temperatures. Ceteris paribus, warmer seas result in more powerful hurricanes, because storms can pick-up more energy, and thus higher wind speeds, in warmer waters. See: https://lnkd.in/gt8QtsvQ Climate patters ARE measurably changing across the planet. That’s not up for debate. It’s no coincidence that last year hedge funds registered record profits by betting on financial instruments that make money the more volatile and catastrophic weather events are - such as hurricanes (hence the instrument’s name, “Catastrophe Bonds” or “CAT Bonds”). Demand for this type of investments is soaring. See: https://lnkd.in/gNbyXyaw For those interested, here’s a primer on CAT bonds: https://lnkd.in/gkmVxZCD But there’s much more to be done than just profit form this trend. Policymakers and private sector decision-makers need to remember that the above numbers are ultimately better-judged by their implied impact on human lives.

🌊🔥 Record Breaking Heat in Atlantic Waters: What You Need to Know! 🌡️ Did you know that waters across the Atlantic's tropical belt are experiencing unprecedented heat? According to the latest data, this late May has recorded the highest temperatures ever measured! Over 90% of the area's sea surface is engulfed in record or near-record warmth, surpassing previous records set in 2005. This alarming rise in ocean temperatures sets the stage for an intense hurricane season. In fact, the extent of marine heat heading into this year's season has never been greater. It's a stark reminder of the destructive power these storms can unleash. So, what does this mean for us? As professionals in various industries, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared. Understanding the impact of these record-breaking heat waves can help us adapt and mitigate potential risks. From Yale Climate Connections, learn more about the implications of this heatwave and how it may affect our environment, economy, and communities. 📖🌍 ➡️ Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/gJNYac5E Let's stay informed, share knowledge, and work together to build resilience in the face of these climate challenges. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #HurricaneSeason