With Hurricanes Helene and Milton reminding us of the destructive force of such storms, the tropical cyclone forecast for Australia is for an average number but with a higher risk of severe cyclones.
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Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying despite the storm.
They aren’t just operating boats and helicopters. Others serve as dispatchers, handle logistics, and run social media operations.
Milton’s fast spin-up in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the most rapid intensifications on record. Two scientists who study hurricanes explain why this happens and what’s changing.
Helene’s size and speed worsened everything from its storm surge to its extreme flooding in the mountains. And another hurricane was coming right on Helene’s heels.
If your area experiences a 1,000-year rainfall event, don’t assume that you’re off the hook for the next 999 years.
Weather disasters, particularly floods, can create health threats that linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental stress.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.
The answer is found on the other side of the Atlantic, where the Sahara Desert just had weeks of unprecedented rainfall.
Fast population growth has left more people in flood-prone areas of Gulf Coast communities, including Houston and New Orleans. Often, those residents at most risk are the most socially vulnerable.
It’s rare to see both Nina’s at the same time, but both appeared to be developing in 2024. That could help soften hurricane season, but don’t bet on it.
A town hit hard by two hurricanes, downpours and a deep freeze, all in the midst of a pandemic, offers crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery.
New techniques are helping forecasters spot potentially dangerous storms earlier than ever.
With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.
The film reflects the public’s fascination with watching extreme weather. New research is beginning to show what draws us to it.
The countries most responsible for climate-driven extreme weather must do more to help.
Bigger storms will mean rich countries owe an even bigger debt to former colonies.
Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records, raising alarms about what’s already expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.
Homeowners insurance is so expensive that some people are going without it.
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Professor Emeritus of Geography, Louisiana State University
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Furman Public Policy Scholar, New York University
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne
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Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
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Professor of Atmospheric Science and Colorado State Climatologist, Colorado State University
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Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director, Security and Resilience Program, Northeastern University
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Professor of Oceanography, University of Miami
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Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, University of Dayton
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan
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Postdoctoral research associate, University of Edinburgh
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Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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AXA Chair in Coastal Resilience & Research Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
