Climate Change Making Hurricanes Wetter, Slower, and More Variable
Key Questions
How is climate change affecting hurricane behavior?
Research shows hurricanes are producing more rainfall, moving slower, and exhibiting greater variability in tracks and intensity.
What does the new NOAA study reveal about storm movement?
Tropical cyclones have been slowing down over the past 70 years, increasing the duration of heavy rainfall and flooding in any given area.
What tools are improving hurricane intensity forecasts?
Saildrone missions, EM-APEX floats, drones, and StreamSondes are collecting real-time data to better understand and predict rapid intensification.
Research confirms increased rainfall and amplified swings. New NOAA study shows tropical cyclones slowing down over 70 years. Saildrone-NOAA fifth season of data collection and next-gen TC analysis improve intensity predictions. A new deep-dive article on rapid intensification research (EM-APEX floats, drones, StreamSondes) adds scientific depth. Allianz outlook adds that rapid intensification has increased 29% and storms are shifting poleward. A recent article highlights Saildrone technology for piercing hurricane eyes, relevant to ongoing research.