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Hurricanes could be up to five times more likely in the Caribbean if tougher targets are missed

A new study found that extreme hurricane rainfall events in the Caribbean are five times more likely in a warmer world, but meeting Paris Agreement goals could reduce this risk by up to half. The research highlights the urgent need to tackle global warming and recommends targeting resilience funding towards the most at-risk areas.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateAug 27, 2020

Researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia

A new study by University of Iowa researchers identifies a connection between the East Asian Subtropical Jet Stream and the frequency of tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean. The study found that stronger EASJ is associated with fewer Atlantic tropical cyclones, suggesting a link between climate systems in Asia and hurricane formation.

SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateAug 7, 2020

2,000 years of storms in the Caribbean

A 2,000-year sedimentary archive from the Blue Hole in Belize provides insights into climate change and its impact on storms in the Caribbean. The study shows that hurricane activity has increased over the past 1,885 years, with a significant shift in frequency and intensity starting around AD 900.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 22, 2020

New research reveals how hurricane Lane brought fire and rain to Hawaiian islands

A recent study reveals that Hurricane Lane's extreme weather conditions, combining heavy rainfall and fire hazards, exacerbated the storm's impact on the Hawaiian Islands. The research highlights the importance of considering both environmental and socioeconomic factors in assessing population vulnerability to natural hazards.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateJul 20, 2020