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Science Weekly
What Milton and Helene reveal about the future of hurricanes
Oct 15, 2024
Bernadette Woods-Placky, Chief Meteorologist at Climate Central, provides crucial insights into the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. She discusses how climate change is intensifying hurricanes like Helene and Milton. The conversation highlights the limitations of the Saffir-Simpson scale in measuring these mega storms. Bernadette also emphasizes the evolving role of meteorologists in misinformation and the pressing need for clear public communication. The link between extreme weather events and climate change is underlined, stressing the urgency for climate action.
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- The catastrophic impacts of hurricanes like Helene highlight the severe vulnerabilities of communities due to ongoing climate change.
- Rapid intensification of storms such as Milton shows how record-high ocean temperatures significantly alter hurricane behavior and predictive models.
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The Impact of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has become one of the deadliest hurricanes in modern times, causing catastrophic flooding across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. The storm was notable for its immense size, stretching approximately 500 miles in diameter, and claimed at least 227 lives. As communities grapple with the aftermath, Helene serves as a stark example of the severe vulnerabilities many regions face due to climate change. The increasing intensity and frequency of such storms highlight a troubling trend in how hurricanes are evolving in a warming world.
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