US EditionClimate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
- Climate change is leading to the increased frequency of storms like Hurricane Lee in the Gulf of Maine, as warmer sea surface temperatures and shifting jet streams create more favorable conditions for hurricanes.
- The impacts of these storms, including heavier rains and stronger winds, are likely to last longer in coastal areas along the U.S. East Coast, such as Boston and New York.
- As the Gulf of Maine continues to warm at a faster rate compared to other oceans, experts urge policymakers to prepare for increased hurricane activity by upgrading infrastructure and implementing adaptation measures in coastal communities.
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Will climate change steer more hurricanes toward New England? Scientists think so
When it comes to hurricanes, New England can’t compete with Florida or the Caribbean. But scientists said Friday that the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine. One recent study found climate change could result in hurricanes expanding their reach more often into mid-latitude regions, which includes New York, Boston and even Beij…
Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
When it comes to hurricanes, New England can’t compete with Florida or the Caribbean. But scientists said Friday the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine. Lee remained a Category 1 hurricane late Friday night with sustained winds of 80 mph (128 kph). The storm was forecast to brush the New England coast before making landfall la…
Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England - The Boston Globe
Scientists said Friday the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine.
Climate change could bring more storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
When it comes to hurricanes, New England can’t compete with Florida or the Caribbean. But scientists said Friday the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine. Lee remained a Category 1 hurricane late Friday night with sustained winds of 80 mph...
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