How climate change is connected to hurricanes

Hurricane Dorain is expected to hit the central east coast of Florida on Monday night.  It is recorded as a Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds up to 130 mph. This storm is hard to predict because of its size, and place in the ocean, meaning it could weaken or change directions.  Experts are expecting the storm to linger over Florida for 24 hours.  If this happens there will be immense flooding.  The flooding, on top of the extreme winds, will cause a lots of damage. Scientists say that warming water can cause hurricanes to be slower and more likely to cause major flooding.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/08/hurricane-dorian-science-behind-the-storm/

I thought this article could have had more information about the connection between hurricanes and climate change. There was lots on the on the hurricane on itself and I think it would be more interesting if there was a little more description on the climate change connection. 

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