All 11 hurricanes in 2024 intensified by 9-28 mph, strengthening over waters made as much as 2.5°F warmer because of climate change.
Hurricane Attribution shows it is *unlikely* Beryl & Milton would have developed into Category 5 hurricanes w/out the influence of climate change.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw:
-18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater)
-11 of those were hurricanes (winds