More Destructive Hurricanes as Oceans Warm

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that the future of hurricanes in the U.S. looks increasingly severe. Backed by forecasts from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather, McIntyre notes a trend toward more frequent and powerful storms—potentially warranting a new Category 6 classification. He highlights recent hurricanes, like Milton and Helene, which rapidly intensified due to unusually warm Gulf waters. As ocean temperatures continue to rise, these extreme events may become the new normal.