Hurricane Helene, Milton and Climate change
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists warn of more such monsters
Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
Hurricane Helene was wetter and windier due to climate change, report finds — with same expected of Milton
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, a new report estimates how much more intense Hurricane Helene’s winds and rain were because of climate change.
Hot ocean is a super fuel for hurricanes such as Milton and Helene
There’s a super fuel that transformed Helene, and now Milton, into monsters: the hot ocean.
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely
Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.
Hurricane Milton forecast: Worst case scenario with cataclysmic storm surge beyond Helene
It’s hard to find much of a forecast cause for optimism. Milton will combine a generational surge threat to west-central Florida with widespread wind impacts and flash flooding.
Hurricane Milton to hit areas of Florida that still have debris from Helene
In Hillsborough County, Fla., debris from Hurricane Helene remains largely uncollected as crews continue cleanup efforts, said Kim Byer, assistant administrator of Public Works. Despite their efforts since Helene's landfall,
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago.
Milton joins Helene as a rapidly growing hurricane. Scientists point to climate change
Just days after Hurricane Helene battered the Southeast, Milton is taking aim at the Gulf Coast. Scientists say climate change is at work.
As Hurricane Milton approaches, one Erie native recounts devastation caused by Helene
Despite Hurricane Milton getting most of the attention right now, thousands of people are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene. An Erie native living just south of Asheville, North Carolina said nothing could have prepared her for what they lived through.
Hurricane Milton could bring huge economic hit after Helene devastation
Hurricane Milton, one of the strongest storm systems ever, is barreling toward Florida and could cause economic damage that could take months to recover from. Milton, a deadly Category 5 hurricane as of Monday afternoon,
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Hurricane Helene cleanup crews are scrambling in Florida — but time is running out. That makes Milton more dangerous.
Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, and the region is still racing to clean up from Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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