Storms are Changing for the Worse

Hurricane Ida caused massive amounts of flooding in the east coast and specifically Philadelphia, but the hurricane made landfall nowhere near that area. This storm, a representation of worsening storms, caused the city to shut down and was responsible for 45 deaths. While hurricanes are somewhat normal in the mid-Atlantic, it is not normal for them to be this big. This is likely another effect of climate change. The Earth's climate has been warming for many years and because of this, the oceans are warming. These warmer waters provide a breeding ground for large storms. Hurricanes are fueled by heat in the top layers of the ocean and this global warming has the potential to provide that year-round. Usually, hurricanes are only able to form after the ocean has been warmed for the whole summer but climate change is extended that "hurricane season". There have been 17 above-normal hurricane seasons since 1995 which is the largest stretch on record. While these hurricanes are not necessarily coming more often, the frequency of category 4 or 5 hurricanes has increased greatly. These storms represent another effect of climate change and one that can be deadly. These storms have immediate effects and show that we need to take action against global warming as soon as possible. 

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