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science5 days ago•72 min saved

El Niño reorders hurricane risk: calmer Atlantic, stormier Pacific

Forecasters expect a strong El Niño this summer (about 98% chance, with an 80% chance of moderate/strong), which tends to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity through increased wind shear and dry air, leading to fewer Atlantic storms and lower US landfall risk, while boosting activity in the eastern/central Pacific. Historical data show Atlantic totals fall during El Niño years, whereas the Pacific often sees more storms; NOAA also projects an above-normal eastern Pacific season and a generally lower Atlantic season, with regional risks (e.g., Hawaii) varying by location and storm track.

via AP News|

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weather7 months ago•0 min saved

Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica as It Strengthens to Record Levels

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm, surpassing Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and is approaching Jamaica with a central pressure of 901 millibars, making it one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

via The Washington Post|

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weather8 months ago•4 min saved

Tropical Storm Imelda Threatens Southeastern U.S. After Formation

Tropical Depression 9 is moving through the Bahamas and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before turning eastward out to sea, avoiding landfall in the U.S., while Hurricane Humberto peaked as a Category 5 storm and is weakening as it recursves west of Bermuda.

via Yale Climate Connections|

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weather9 months ago•0 min saved

Hurricane Erin's Impact and Aftermath Along the East Coast

Hurricane Erin was one of the largest hurricanes to come close to or make landfall on the U.S. East Coast, comparable only to Hurricane Sandy in 2012, based on an analysis of storm wind diameters since 1964.

via The Washington Post|

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weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: What to Expect and How to Prepare"

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins today, with NOAA predicting a record number of named storms. Historical data shows over 300 hurricanes have hit the U.S. since 1851, with Florida experiencing 40% of them. The deadliest hurricane was the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was the costliest. The peak season is from mid-August to mid-October, though storms can form as early as March.

via USA TODAY|

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climate-science2 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Human Emissions on Climate Chaos

A study by the University of Miami has found that human-induced aerosol emissions are a major driver of temperature fluctuations in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, which in turn impact rainfall in West Africa's Sahel region and the formation of Atlantic hurricanes. The researchers used a grand ensemble simulation technique to demonstrate the climate changes resulting from external forcings, revealing that historical reductions in aerosol emissions led to increased hurricane activity and Sahel rainfall. The study suggests that ongoing reductions in aerosol emissions, combined with greenhouse gas-induced warming, will likely prevent a return to a quieter period of hurricane activity in the Atlantic in the coming decades.

via SciTechDaily|

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