The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the deadliest in nearly two decades
Briefly

Hurricane Helene's impact was profound, causing extensive devastation and hundreds of fatalities, made more tragic by the fact that forecasters warned of its catastrophic flooding many days ahead.
This hurricane season underscored the deadly potential of natural disasters amplified by climate change, illustrated by record ocean temperatures and the rapid intensification of hurricanes.
The 2018 hurricane season was marked by unprecedented hurricane activity, with 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes, highlighting the increasing severity of Atlantic storms.
The devastation from Hurricane Helene created lasting damage in regions already vulnerable, evidencing the ongoing challenges posed by more frequent and intense hurricanes in the U.S.
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