"Hurricane Otis: From Tropical Storm to Nightmare Scenario in a Single Night"
Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours, causing a "nightmare scenario" for southern Mexico. This trend of rapid intensification in tropical storms approaching landfall has been observed in recent years, potentially influenced by climate change and advancements in satellite technology. The increased intensity makes forecasting more challenging, posing risks of life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, heavy precipitation, mudslides, and flash floods.