Why Are Hurricanes Like Milton Getting More Intense? The Climate Connection

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Hurricane Milton’s rapid rise to a Category 5 storm is just the beginning. Discover how warmer oceans and climate change are fueling stronger, more dangerous hurricanes, and what scientists say we can expect in the future. Can we stop this trend before it’s too late? Find out now! Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA868664 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Have you noticed how hurricanes seem to be getting more intense?

00:03This year alone, we've already had storms like Helene, Milton, and now, Nandine might be on her way.

00:09But what's behind this surge in powerful hurricanes?

00:13Well, it all comes down to climate change.

00:16Warmer oceans, fueled by greenhouse gases, are creating the perfect conditions for hurricanes to form and intensify.

00:23Take Hurricane Milton, for example. It became a Category 5 storm faster than any in history.

00:30And as it plowed into Florida, its 120 mph winds and tornadoes left a trail of destruction.

00:38Scientists say these storms aren't necessarily more frequent, but they're definitely stronger.

00:44Why? Because every degree of ocean warming allows hurricanes to absorb more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall and stronger winds.

00:53Until we reduce CO2 emissions, we're going to keep seeing hurricanes like Milton ramp up in intensity.

00:59Experts even warn we might need to create a new hurricane category, Category 6, to account for this increased power.

01:07The question isn't if climate change made Milton worse. It's how much. And the answer? A lot.

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