Are Hurricanes Becoming More Severe? Here's What You Should Know
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida, threatening areas that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago. Milton will be the fifth hurricane to strike the U.S. this year. Like Helene, Milton has rapidly intensified while crossing the Gulf of Mexico, where water temperatures remain unusually high.
These consecutive storms highlight the growing risks as climate change, driven by human activity, contributes to more intense hurricanes. Below, we explore how rising temperatures are altering hurricane season. In the U.S., hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
Are hurricanes becoming more frequent?
Climate change hasn't increased the overall number of hurricanes striking the U.S. annually. However, the storms that do form are becoming more severe, with stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and more intense storm surges.
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