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

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.