Hurricane Helene intensified rapidly to Category 4 before landfall, highlighting the increased likelihood of powerful storms due to rising ocean temperatures.
The swift increase in wind speed by about 35 knots over a 24-hour period is known as rapid intensification, which is more prevalent with warming oceans.
The effects of climate change, such as higher sea levels and excessive rainfall, significantly heighten the risk of storm-related flooding, necessitating preparations inland.
Experts emphasize that even regions far from the coast must prepare for the effects of large hurricanes like Helene due to the extensive reach of severe storms.
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