Study: Climate Change Amplified 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Intensity
Recent scientific reports highlight that human-caused ocean warming has intensified Atlantic hurricanes, increasing their wind speeds and resulting in more severe damage. Between 2019 and 2023, hurricanes experienced a 19 mph increase in maximum sustained winds due to climate change. In 2024, all 11 Atlantic hurricanes saw wind speed increases of 9 to 28 mph, with some storms being upgraded to higher categories. This intensification has led to a significant rise in economic damages, with climate change responsible for nearly half of the damages from major hurricanes like Helene and Milton.
