Nothing quiet on the hurricane front

By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2006 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Canadian and U.S. forecasters warn the 2006 hurricane season, beginning June 1, 2006, will result in major storms – including about five major hurricanes with winds of 180 km-h or greater.

Dave Phillips of Environment Canada says global warming may be causing the increase in severity and intensity of hurricanes.

“We are seeing… almost a 100% increase in Category 4s and 5s (hurricanes),” according to Phillips.

He says these larger storms will stay intact longer, increasing the severity of the event.

The events surrounding La Nina, a pattern of normal cold surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, will impact the Atlantic hurricane season, according NASA oceanographers.

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