A hurricane is an amazing weather phenomenon. It begins with a few clusters of thunderstorms. If conditions are ripe, those few thunderstorms can explosively develop into a major hurricane within a matter of a few days.

Warmer sea surface temperatures, due to climate change, are the biggest influence on hurricanes. NASA estimates 90% of the excess heat in the atmosphere is absorbed by our oceans.

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Warmer sea surface temperatures can help hurricanes form and rapidly intensify. This can lead to heavier rainfall upon landfall, as the warmer atmosphere is able to hold more moisture. Rising sea levels increase the risk for our coastal towns and cities to experience flooding and storm surge.

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