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Oceans Are Warming 2024 to Now
Hurricanes and Tornadoes Getting Stronger 2021 to Now

this year's third hurricane is 3 weeks ahead of average      web

webhttps://grist.org/climate/hurricane-ernesto-arrived-way-early-its-an-ominous-sign/
authorMatt Simon
publicationGrist
date2024-08-16

"the ocean is exceptionally warm ... As water evaporates off the ocean, buoyant clouds form, releasing heat and lowering atmospheric pressure. That sucks in air, creating winds and a vortex. Hurricanes also love high humidity because dry air can slow the speed of the updrafts that the storms need to grow big and strong."

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