Climate Change Amplifies Atlantic Hurricane Wind Speeds in 2024

Human-induced ocean warming intensified all 11 Atlantic hurricanes this year, escalating their destructive potential.

Research shows human-caused climate change increased hurricane wind speeds by 9 to 28 mph in 2024.
Seven hurricanes were elevated to a higher category on the Saffir-Simpson scale due to warmer ocean temperatures.
Hurricanes Debby and Oscar transitioned from tropical storms to hurricanes, fueled by record ocean heat.
Hurricane Helene, particularly deadly, was intensified by climate change, resulting in over 200 fatalities.
Studies indicate that 85% of hurricanes since 2019 have been significantly strengthened by climate change.