Why 500-Year Storms Are Now an Annual Threat

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss how extreme weather events once considered rare are becoming increasingly common. Reflecting on former New York Governor Cuomo’s remarks after Hurricane Sandy, they emphasize that storms labeled as “500-year” or “1,000-year” events are now occurring far more frequently due to climate change. They predict that another major storm could happen within the next 18 months, possibly even before the end of the year.


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