Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC)’s Post

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

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

Counting cyclone losses, Bangladeshis call for more climate action https://ow.ly/3pMy50ScGV5 With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world https://ow.ly/PzwT50ScGV6

😨  The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is already setting a precedent with storms that are significantly stronger than what we've historically seen at this point in the year. The Caribbean, a region known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, is facing an increased threat from these powerful storms. Hurricane Beryl 🌪️, a category 5 storm, has already left a trail of devastation across the southeast Caribbean islands, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience and adaptation strategies. The NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration had predicted an 85% chance of an above-normal season, with a range of 17 to 25 named storms, including up to 13 hurricanes. This heightened activity is attributed to several factors, including near-record warm ocean temperatures and the development of La Niña conditions, which reduce wind shear and favour storm formation. #Climatechange is exacerbating the intensity of these storms. Warmer ocean temperatures 🌡️ contribute to more intense rainfall ⛈️and higher storm surges, increasing the risk of coastal flooding 🌊. Additionally, the frequency of storms may decrease or remain unchanged, but those that do form are more likely to become intense. Land erosion is a significant concern, with hurricanes accelerating the disappearance of wetlands. The loss of natural barriers such as mangroves and coral reefs 🪸, which traditionally protect shorelines, further compounds the issue, leaving coastal areas vulnerable to the erosive forces of storm surges and high winds. At Bind-X, we recognize the critical state of our climate and the imperative to act collectively to mitigate our #environmentalimpact. The current hurricane season serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of climate inaction. It's not just about protecting our planet 🌎; it's about safeguarding our communities, economies, and the very fabric of societies that are interwoven with these delicate ecosystems. We must embrace sustainable 🌱 practices to lower #carbonfootprint, and support policies that prioritise the health of our environment. By doing so, we can help reduce the severity of future storms and preserve our planet for generations to come. The time for action is now ⌛—let's unite 🤝 in our efforts to combat climate change and foster a resilient future for all.   #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection  #BindXInitiative #Climatechange *Image from https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

🚨 Things that should really worry us: ⚠ A cyclone of this intensity in June -> it is going to be a very active and intense Atlantic hurricane season this year. ⚠ Sea Surface Temperatures in the Atlantic are as high as 5°C above the normal average in the past month. “The time scale of the oceans is not as fast as the atmosphere,” Celeste Saulo, secretary general of the World Meteorological Organization, said earlier this year. “Once a change is established, I would say it’s almost irreversible in time scales that go from centennial to millennial.” #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice https://lnkd.in/dkPhr9fe

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

The first hurricane of 2024, Hurricane Beyrl, is now in the books. Beryl reminded us that hurricanes are a powerful force of nature – a force that causes much fear and anxiety. 🤔 The stronger and more destructive the hurricane, the deeper it becomes ingrained in our collective consciousness. Katrina, Andrew, Sandy, Harvey – hurricane names that will forever be associated with destruction and death. Sadly, as with most destructive weather events, these events quickly become fodder for climate extremists to tie our fear of these events to “climate change” or more specifically, “man-made climate change.” Beryl is no exception, “Is Hurricane Beryl the sign of another dangerous storm season? Climate change is fueling the frequency and intensity of storms” cried the headline in The Week. Surprisingly, the actual data rarely matches the headline, a fact that seldom gets coverage in the mainstream media. Even government agencies, according to meteorologist and oceanographer Bob Cohen, often lead with alarming statements about increased weather severity, but the data show a different story. The truth is that the number of hurricanes (remaining offshore and making land) impacting the continental United States hasn’t significantly increased over the past century.  https://lnkd.in/dyAjUJy5

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

#Hurricane #simulations: #VR, #AR and #AI can generate #climate #disaster #scenarios, #visualizations and #impact analyses. In 2016, my Swedish startup simulated #hurricane winds up to 175mph and 10-foot flooding in 2016, as well as #searise using Unreal 4.0. Policymakers could view stimulated and real-time disasters using 2D panels and/or 3D headsets and use VR/AR to rebuild their #communities since the #AEC industry uses digital twins. My 2019 article about #hurricanes https://lnkd.in/gAPYbnEu

Sharing a great article I found from my WSP in the U.S. colleagues about crazy climate facts. A couple of the most surprising to me: 1. This ratio of severe weather damage to hurricane damage was at least 10 to 1. 2. Wildfires scorched 17 times as much land in Canada as in the U.S. 3. Hurricane Hilary is the only named system to hold records in four U.S. states for the largest storm-total rainfall from a single tropical cyclone or its remnants.