The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins, with climate change causing larger and more dangerous storms.
Preparing for hurricanes: The National Hurricane Center is upgrading the computer model it uses to predict storm surges.
* The new model extends lead time for storm surge predictions from 2 days to 3 days, allowing more time for evacuations.
Effects of climate change: Sea level rise means storms can cause 2-3 feet more inundation on average by 2100 than today.
* Warmer climates also cause higher rainfall rates, resulting in a 15% increase in tropical storms and hurricanes over the next century.
Emphasizing communication: The National Hurricane Center works to clearly convey the risks of flooding and storm surges to the public.
* They are partnering with social scientists to better communicate these risks and help people visualize potential inundation in their communities.
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