Global Warming Amplified Hurricane Helene's Intensity, Contributing to More Frequent and Potent Storms

Recent studies suggest that Hurricane Helene, which caused over 220 deaths in six states, was intensified by climate change. The analysis found that climate change increased Helene's rainfall by 10% and its winds by 13mph, making it one of the deadliest storms in US history. This increase in intensity may seem small, but scientists note that fossil fuels have made hurricanes like Helene 2.5 times more likely to occur.