Likelihood of back-to-back tropical cyclone hazards is increasing

Study key findings & significance

• Models show that even a moderate-emissions scenario increases the chances of back-to-back tropical cyclone hazards and, possibly, two extreme tropical cyclone events impacting the United States within a short period of time.
• The researchers said their study showed that sequential storms have become more common on the East Coast and the Gulf Coast, although they remain relatively rare.

Author quotes

"Rising sea levels and climate change make sequential damaging hurricanes more likely as the century