• How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change

  • Oct 9 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change

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  • As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's central west coast, residents are preparing for the worst. The storm exploded into a Category 5 hurricane earlier this week, and now threatens to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the state.

    Like Hurricane Helene, which slammed into Florida and the Southeastern United States nearly two weeks ago, Milton is predicted to bring with it massive storm surges, destructive winds, heavy rain and the risk of death for those in its path.

    The damage Hurricane Milton could cause is chilling, but maybe not surprising.

    NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate reporter Rachel Waldholz about the ways in which climate change is supercharging hurricanes, including Helene and Milton.

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