Climate Change Impacts on Hurricane Milton: Wetter, Windier & More Destructive

Meteorology Matters by Rob Jones

Episode notes

World Weather Attribution examines the effects of climate change on Hurricane Milton, which recently made landfall in Florida. The report from WA analyzes the hurricane's intensity, rainfall, and wind speeds, concluding that climate change significantly increased the likelihood and intensity of the storm. The report also discusses the impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida's infrastructure and preparedness, highlighting the vulnerability of low-income and minority communities. It then provides an overview of the effects of climate change on hurricanes globally, emphasizing the growing trend of more intense storms and the need for better preparedness and adaptation measures.

Keywords
hurricanefloodingClimate changePinellas countyHurricane MiltonFlorida HurricaneTampaFort MyersSt. Petersburg New Port RicheyClimate attribution
Location
Tampa