Tropical Storm Fay Could Hit Florida Three Times
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Associated Press
Published: Tue, May 27, 2008 - 8:44 am
Last Updated: Thu, July 31, 2008 - 1:34 am
Last Updated: Thu, July 31, 2008 - 1:34 am
number of hurricanes that form in the Atlantic over the next
century.
It was led by a hurricane expert at the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration and presents the theory that global
warming could increase wind shear over the Atlantic in the coming
decades and lead to fewer hurricanes.
Wind shear is produced by the jet stream and it can knock down
tropical storms as they try to form.
The latest study concludes global warming could result in 27
percent fewer tropical storms in the Atlantic and 18 percent fewer
hurricanes during the 21st Century.
However, the study also says global warming would add fuel to
big hurricanes and make them stronger.
Florida's state meteorologist says you should take this study
with a grain of salt.
Ben Nelson there is an ongoing debate among meteorologists about
how global warming will impact Atlantic hurricanes and the final
verdict is still out.
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