Q & A: How Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather Events like Hurricanes (GW Today)


October 23, 2024

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of the storm.

The huge storm hit the state as some communities, like those around the Tampa Bay area, were still reeling from Hurricane Helene, which occurred less than two weeks ago and killed more than 200 people across six states.

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