How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity
Summary
Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubled in less than a day, influenced by unusually warm ocean waters due to climate change. The storm is now a Category 5 and is expected to hit Jamaica, then Cuba and the Bahamas. This is the fourth storm this year in the Atlantic to rapidly intensify.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubled in less than 24 hours.
- The storm is currently a Category 5 with winds over 157 mph.
- Melissa is expected to reach Jamaica on Tuesday.
- After Jamaica, the storm will cross Cuba and the Bahamas by Wednesday.
- Climate change has led to warmer ocean waters, particularly in the Atlantic.
- The sea is 2 to 3 degrees Celsius warmer than average.
- Four Atlantic storms this year have experienced rapid growth in power.
- The ocean's deeper layers are also unusually warm, fueling the storm.
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