Unraveling the Enigma of Hurricane Otis' Intensification and Impact

Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours, surprising forecasters who had predicted a much weaker storm. This is part of a concerning trend in the tropics, where a record-breaking 80% of storms in the eastern Pacific have undergone rapid intensification this year. Climate change is believed to be a contributing factor, with warmer waters increasing the destructive potential of hurricanes. The accuracy of predicting storm intensity is decreasing, raising concerns about future hurricanes becoming even stronger than ever before. Preparedness is crucial in this new era of more intense storms.