Miami mangled? Warm Oceans Threaten Late Hurricanes and Rising Flood Risks

By Douglas McIntyre  •  November 27, 2024

Douglas McIntyre explains how unusually warm waters off Miami, currently at 79 degrees, could contribute to late-stage hurricanes and extend the storm season into December. He highlights Miami’s vulnerabilities, including rising storm intensity due to warmer oceans and the city’s precarious position, with two-thirds below sea level and reliant on dikes and dams to prevent flooding during storms.

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