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Hurricane Milton has undergone extreme rapid intensification over sea surface temperatures warmed by climate change. Sea surface temperatures (SST) in the region where Hurricane Milton developed & continues to strengthen are at or above record-breaking highs. A rapid attribution analysis determined that those temperatures were made up to 400-800 times more likely by climate change over the past two weeks. The full report & attribution science can be found here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gWvpmK7c According to Daniel Gilford, Ph.D., Meteorologist and Climate Scientist at Climate Central:  “Climate change clearly warmed the Gulf waters that fueled Milton’s development, likely supercharging its rapid intensification and making this hurricane much more dangerous. Fossil fuel pollution is amplifying this threat.” According to the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) 4 pm CDT Monday discussion, Milton's "pressure had fallen to 911 mb, which is 77 MB lower than yesterday at the same time. The latest forecast for Hurricane Milton from NHC ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRW9bZE • From 1980 to 2023, 177 landfalling Atlantic tropical systems rapidly intensified. In 2024, #Beryl & #Helene have joined this list • 39 of these storms underwent EXTREME rapid intensification: a maximum sustained wind increase of at least 58 mph in 24 hours. #Milton now joins this list. More details, science, and visuals about Hurricane Rapid Intensification and how climate change is making this process more common ➡ https://lnkd.in/g3nGMCug

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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its most alarming hurricane forecast to date, predicting an unprecedented number of hurricanes for the 2024 season. #HurricaneSeason2024 #ClimateChange #NOAAPredictions https://ow.ly/MeTz50RTF0X

"Hurricanes are becoming so strong due to the climate crisis that the classification of them should be expanded to include a “category 6” storm, furthering the scale from the standard 1 to 5, according to a new study. Over the past decade, five storms would have been classed at this new category 6 strength, researchers said, which would include all hurricanes with sustained winds of 192mph or more. Such mega-hurricanes are becoming more likely due to global heating, studies have found, due to the warming of the oceans and atmosphere." https://lnkd.in/euv8GBKK

🌊🔥 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

"In 1973, the National Hurricane Center introduced the Saffir-Simpson scale, a five-category rating system that classified hurricanes by wind intensity. "At the bottom of the scale was Category 1, for storms with sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph. At the top was Category 5, for disasters with winds of 157 mph or more. "In the half-century since the scale’s debut, land and ocean temperatures have steadily risen as a result of greenhouse gas emissions. Hurricanes have become more intense, with stronger winds and heavier rainfall. This week a research team at the University of Pennsylvania led by climate scientist Michael Mann predicted that the North Atlantic will see an unprecedented 33 named tropical cyclones from June 1 to Nov. 30. "With catastrophic storms regularly blowing past the 157-mph threshold, some scientists argue, the Saffir-Simpson scale no longer adequately conveys the threat the biggest hurricanes present." #hurricanes

"[A]ccording to a landmark study published in Nature this week, hurricanes kill far more people than previously estimated—hundreds of times more, in fact. It found that the average hurricane kills 7,000 to 11,000 people in the U.S., astounding even the study’s authors. The reason for this discrepancy lies with the mortality of those impacted by a storm long after it passes: the health effects and economic stresses that ripple out over years and years following such havoc. Let us be clear: the lives claimed by hurricane Helene aren’t merely deaths from a natural disaster, because *there is nothing natural about a storm like this*. These deaths are at the hands of the fossil fuel industry, which has been heating our planet for more than a century. More than 90% of warming over the last 50 years has occurred in the Ocean—especially in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic where temperatures are off the charts, causing storms like Helene to intensify." https://buff.ly/3BzmHqm #ClimateChange #Sustainability

As we face the growing realities of climate change, staying informed and prepared is important. In my latest Forbes.com article, I explore how climate change is reshaping the uncertainty of hurricane season, and what we need to understand as these storms become more unpredictable: https://lnkd.in/emNe89XP. Earlier this week, I also shared guidance on navigating the aftermath of catastrophic storms like Hurricane Helene. This piece is aimed at helping survivors rebuild and find a path forward during the toughest moments, https://lnkd.in/e6Yi9zag. Let’s continue the conversation on how we can better prepare for, and recover from, extreme weather events.

Hurricane Otis intensified shockingly fast — from tropical storm to category 5 in just 12 hours, defying forecasts. While hurricane forecasts have significantly improved over the years, climate change is now accelerating storms in ways that strain preparedness efforts. "Increasingly, intensification is not only occurring in the Pacific & Atlantic of our region, but also in the Indian Ocean. That is a challenge, both for climate services & the humanitarian response," says Juan Bazo, a climate scientist with Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. Read an interview with Bazo to learn more about the impacts of climate change on hurricane forecasting and preparedness. He discusses solutions that National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies can implement to better prepare communities in this era of unpredictable and intensifying storms: https://lnkd.in/ewpyewfC

Hurricane Beryl just became the earliest Category 5 hurricane observed in the Atlantic on record, in a year that experts are predicting will be an extremely active due to exceptionally high water temperatures. The warm water is also causing Atlantic hurricanes to quickly strengthen from weaker storms into supercharged cyclones. Now, scientists are looking for ways to accurately predict when storms might explode in strength—and how to help communities better prepare. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezR6ba_Q And join the ISR to collaborate with fellow researchers on crisis: https://lnkd.in/erXaYnVF