Why hurricane season 2024 could be ‘above normal’

Experts are predicting an 85% chance of an "above normal" 2024 hurricane season. An expert explains why and what you need to know.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
June 25, 2024 ~6 min

3D visualization predicts hurricane damage before it happens

3D visualization technology can identify potential outcomes of hurricane storm surge flooding before it occurs.

Alyson Chapman-TexasAM • futurity
June 17, 2024 ~5 min


‘Perfect storm’ hurricane season could be break records

Hurricane season predictions indicate that this year could see one of the most active seasons ever. Here, experts explain why.

Robert C. Jones Jr. - U. Miami • futurity
June 3, 2024 ~9 min

Scientists say we need a ‘Category 6’ for hurricanes

On this podcast episode, a scientist digs into climate change's effects on hurricanes and why we need a new category for the storms.

U. Chicago • futurity
May 23, 2024 ~3 min

Get ready for a very active hurricane season in 2024

This year's hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is going to be even worse than last year's, forecasters warn.

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
May 7, 2024 ~6 min

Prediction: 2023 will be a ‘very active’ hurricane season

2023 "will be a very active hurricane season," says Xubin Zeng. "People should get prepared."

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-Arizona • futurity
May 2, 2023 ~6 min

Death risk rises for older adults with dementia after hurricanes

Older adults with Alzheimer's or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
March 16, 2023 ~5 min

Many coastal nursing homes aren’t ready for hurricanes

Many at-risk nursing homes may be inadequately prepared for hurricane-related flooding in certain coastal regions, a new study shows.

Yale • futurity
Jan. 20, 2023 ~5 min


Climate change will make Atlantic tropical storms worse

"Atlantic hurricane seasons will become even more active in the future, and hurricanes will be even more intense."

Mike Krapfl-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 5, 2023 ~6 min

Temps spike after tropical cyclone ‘heat pumps’

Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones, a new study finds. That can complicate disaster recovery even further.

Mikayla Mace-Arizona • futurity
Nov. 21, 2022 ~5 min

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