Here’s the basic science on the growing threat from hurricanes, and some steps to better prepare for our changing Earth.
Tropical Storm Nicholas is making its way toward Texas and Louisiana, threatening to drench the region for much of the week, as inland flooding and tornado risks remain a hallmark of another busy storm season and climate change in general.
iframe.twitter-tweet { width: 100% !important; } As deadly storms from Hurricane Ida in New York, New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania earlier this month showed, the reach of hurricanes can stretch beyond those states and cities that are typical targets, and blast routine hurricane states with flooding and more damage further inland.
More rain is expected if Earth is allowed to warm further. Studies project a 10%-15% average increase in rainfall rates of tropical storms in a 2°C global warming scenario, according to the site Climate Central, which teams up journalists and scientists. The report also showed that weather disasters are killing far fewer people since the 1970s and 1980s as preventative measures, including flood walls and evacuation plans for those who can afford them, are more common.
While the storm itensity data has accumulated, it’s not yet clear that climate change is causing tropical systems to occur earlier. So for now the experts are waiting on redefining the June-November hurricane season. The pause is a solid example of reverence for the evolving nature of science in this area.
FEMA collects information on flood insurance for each state and you can check out NOAA’s interactive billion-dollar weather and climate disasters website to find historic events near you.
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