Storm Surge Warnings Along the Gulf Coast: A Cautionary Tale of Climate Change The National Hurricane Center's latest warnings about a developing tropical depression along the US Gulf coast serve as a stark reminder that climate change is no longer a distant threat, but an imminent reality.
The storm's projected path and intensity have prompted watches for portions of the Gulf region, with forecasters warning of life threatening coastal flooding from rising water moving inland.
Climate change has been exacerbating extreme weather events worldwide, including hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires.