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Here we go again folks. Take every opportunity to blame climate change on man so that governments can continue to control people's lives through taxation, regulation and ultimately more control over our lives. Well it's hurricane season folks and even though the average temp of the ocean has changed by only ONE degree, that's right - 1°, they're pouring it on thick again. Here's a portion of the article that pretty much tells it all. Notice they start by admitting they really don't know why, then they start with MAN being the problem, then blah, blah, blah. Ever hear "Remember the Alamo"? Well how about this one - "Remember the Ice Age"? I believe this story is not to give us a heads up on the upcoming hurricane season but instead get us ready for more government intrusion into our lives. "Scientists aren't sure why we've seen the lingering spike in average ocean temperatures. So far, at least, no great consensus explanation has emerged, McNoldy said, and he doesn't expect to see a single explanation. Scientists attribute the warming in large part to the heat the oceans have absorbed as a result of human-caused increases in fossil fuel emissions. But other factors may also have played a role, including El Niño, air quality improvements, and even potentially an influx of moisture from the eruption of the Hunga Tonga volcano in early 2022."

A record breaking hurricane season ramps up climate anxiety for all audiences. TBH every weirdly passing season does. Investors question if their over exposed to the risks and missing out on the opportunities of the transition. Not to mention the inevitable adaptation boom. Employees want to know their employer's on top of it's responsibilities. They want to be on the right side of history. By now, communicators should be well on top of this. Every season it gets worse, sadly. Time to update that climate messaging, make sure TCFD scenarios are actually informing strategy and not just looking good for the next report. #climate #comms #sadlypredictable

EXCERPT from NYT: While climate change remains the biggest factor in extreme weather events, experts say La Niña could tip the scales toward an even more active hurricane season. That’s because, while El Niño conditions can rip apart storms that develop in the Atlantic Basin, hurricanes and tropical cyclones are more likely to form under La Niña. Calm conditions produced by La Niña combined with warm ocean temperatures will intensify the activity likely to occur during hurricane season. Temperatures at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean have been increasing since 2016 and broke marine heat records last summer. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center has forecast that up to 13 hurricanes could develop in the Atlantic Ocean this year, at least four of which could be major. Matthew Rosencrans, NOAA’s lead meteorologist for the seasonal hurricane outlook, said the five years that most closely resembled this year’s forecast had all occurred in the last two decades. Years of particular note include 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans; 2017, when hurricanes cost the United States more than $300 billion in damages; and 2020, which saw 11 out of 30 named storms pummel the coastline of the United States. “People should be preparing as if a hurricane could impact them this year,” Mr. Rosencrans said. “I want people to stay safe. Preparing now reduces stress later, and if they’re more prepared, they could potentially save their own life.” https://lnkd.in/g4rbDmS2

Before you officially put February in your rearview, see the February 2024 U.S. Climate Report: ⚠️ The average temperature of the contiguous U.S. in February was 41.1°F, 7.2°F above average, ranking third warmest in the 130-year record. 💦 February precipitation for the contiguous U.S. was 1.86 inches, 0.27 inch below average, ranking in the driest third of the historical record. 🌪️ One new billion-dollar weather and climate disaster was confirmed in February 2024—a January 8–10 southern tornado outbreak and east coast storm impacted more than a dozen states. At least 39 preliminary tornadoes were clustered around the Florida Panhandle through the Carolinas while hundreds of high wind reports reflected damage to many homes, businesses, vehicles, and other infrastructure. 🔥 In March, significant wildland fire potential is forecast to be above normal across much of the Upper Midwest and in parts of the central and southern Plains. 🏜️ According to the February 27 U.S. Drought Monitor report, about 21.6% of the contiguous U.S. was in drought, down about 2% from the end of January. ▶️ A series of atmospheric river events brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the West during February, causing significant flooding, powerful winds, landslides, and power outages in parts of California. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e337-7Q2

#WeatherImpact - check out weather predictions of increased storm impacts. Not shocked given warming highs month after month after month. More moisture in the air from melting ice caps due to the increased temperatures leads to increased storm impact because of the moisture (whether one believes climate change is due to our actions or not). If we can personally help diminish this impact, why not try? Thoughts? #weather #storm intensity #risk mitigation

Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes like Debby. Hurricane Debby recently made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 1 storm, bringing with it the potential for record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding, and life-threatening storm surge. https://lnkd.in/dijiQgaD This area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia, which struck the same region last year and was the strongest hurricane to make landfall there in over 125 years. Climate change plays a significant role in intensifying hurricanes. As global warming continues, storms are becoming wetter, windier, and more intense. The warming ocean surface provides additional energy, fueling storm intensity and stronger winds. Additionally, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to increased rainfall during storms. In fact, during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, climate change boosted hourly rainfall rates in hurricane-force storms by 8%-11%, according to an April 2022 study in the journal Nature Communications.. https://lnkd.in/d-ZYhBV3 Scientists at NOAA project that with 2°C of warming, hurricane wind speeds could increase by up to 10%, and the proportion of storms reaching Category 4 or 5 intensity may rise by about 10% this century. https://lnkd.in/g6c5nF5t It’s a critical reminder of the impact of climate change on extreme weather events. Picture credit eameatribune #hurricanedebby #climatecrisis #climatechange #florida #hurribane

It is a common misconception that weather is going to happen and there is nothing you can do about it. The fact is, just 12hrs earlier notice of an extreme weather event can save 15% of costs, not to mention lives, which is far more important than the economic hit. Earlier, more accurate and more reliable forecasts are urgently needed. Especially in developing areas that do not have enough weather radar stations. Tropical Weather Analytics, Inc. is launching Hurricane Hunter Satellites to provide12hr earlier extreme weather event forecasts and building low-cost ground stations that leverage our unique 3D wind and cloud measuring technology to developing nations impacted by Climate Change. Learn more at www.weathersats.com #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #EarlyWarnings4All

🌍 Climate Alert for Miami Homeowners! 🏠☔ John Morales, a revered hurricane expert, shed light on a pressing issue at the Aspen climate conference: The escalation of extreme weather is changing how we safeguard our homes. Here’s why it’s pivotal, especially for us in Miami: - 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Miami endured its most intense summer, with "feels-like" temperatures surpassing 105°F more frequently than ever. 🌡️ - 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: The once rare rapid intensification of tropical storms into major hurricanes (cat 3, 4, and 5) is now a reality we face. 🌀 - 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Making climate science accessible and relatable is crucial for our preparedness and response. Morales's insights stress the urgency for action, not fear. At All Dry Services of Miami, we're on the front lines, providing the knowledge and services you need to navigate these shifts: - 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ready for post-storm recoveries. - 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Battling the silent aftermath of humidity. - 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽: Preparing for the unexpected. - 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Because timing is everything. Have you felt the brunt of these climate shifts? Your stories can inspire resilience. 💪 Let's convert concern into proactive preparedness. Before the storm hits, make sure you're ready. For guidance and emergency support, dial 305-990-0102 or explore alldrymiami.com. The time to prepare is now. Let's fortify our community against the next big weather event. #ClimateChangeResilience #WaterDamage #MoldRemediation #Restoration #InsuranceClaims #PropertyManagement #EmergencyPreparedness

Climate change isn't increasing the number of hurricanes, it is intensifying the most powerful ones, making heavy rainfall and storm surges more severe. #HurricaneSeason #ClimateChange #NOAA #LaNiña #ExtremeWeather #CoastalSafety #GlobalWarming #StormPreparedness #RapidIntensification #SeaLevelRise

Time to stop issuing hurricane season forecasts! This is what folks see. A climate-change-fueled prediction for a major storm season doesn't pan out. And then, forecasters blame the errant prediction on climate change. To skeptics, this will appear to be a giant rationalization and an effort to make absolutely everything about climate change. These errant forecasts are harmful to science communication. You are making my job, getting local buy in for coastal adaptation, more difficult. Perhaps we should take a break from releasing these forecasts with great fanfare, and just watch and learn. #PSDS #hurricaneforecasts From the article below: "“If you had told me a month ago that nothing would (develop) after Ernesto I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Phil Klotzbach, a hurricane expert and research scientist at Colorado State University. “It’s really surprising.” The strange season has been influenced by extreme atmospheric conditions that are a byproduct of climate change driven by fossil fuel pollution, experts said. And it could also be a “lens” into the more volatile storm behavior of the future, said Matthew Rosencrans, lead hurricane season forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center." https://lnkd.in/eYMpY8JW