Hurricane Beryl, which slammed into Texas on Monday after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, was supercharged by “absolutely crazy” ocean temperatures that are likely to fuel further violent storms in the coming months, scientists have warned.
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Yesterday I was on tenterhooks waiting for news from family and friends in Barbados, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines as, now historic, Beryl moved her way from east to west across the region. Beryl was born in 28th June as a tropical depression and very rapidly became a major category 4 Hurricane by the 30th June. Beryl likes to break records: - Easternmost Hurricane in June, - Easternmost MAJOR hurricane in June, - First category 4 in June (ever!) ….. I’m sure more records will fall. All of this is saying the following: - The sea is hot. Very hot. Between Cape Verde islands off the coast of Africa in the East Atlantic and the Caribbean islands in the West, sea surface temperatures are 2.5-5.0 C above average. That is a lot of energy! - Expect a wild ride this Hurricane Season. Earth does not wait for us to do the right thing, it just finds it’s own way to move this excess heat energy around and find it’s new equilibrium. I don’t like to get political in LinkedIn posts, but I would urge all of you going to any polls this week, month, or year to please consider voting for the parties and people, who really take this crisis seriously. And I mean very seriously. The climate crisis should be a major feature on risk registers no matter what sector you are in. Everything else is small fry in comparison. I’m still waiting to hear from everyone I know in the region at the moment, but, so far, everyone I have spoken to is safe. There is quite a lot of damage though, even in Barbados where they only experienced Tropical Storm force winds, but the storm surge was unstoppable, especially along the south coast, and the fisheries experienced a significant blow with most boats either damaged or lost all together. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan striking Grenada, one of my ancestral homes. I did damage reconnaissance for international funding agencies like the World Bank in Grenada immediately after that storm and encountered so many people in a state of shock. They had whitnessed something they had never whitnessed before. Many people describing the “freight train” that was endlessly passing over their house. How they “saw wind” for the first time. I’m attaching a video to show a small snippet of what was experienced in Carriacou (a small island north of Grenada) which whitnessed the eye of Beryl yesterday. This is just a taste of what it is like for people in nice, secure houses…. Now imagine in less secure properties…. Take care everyone and stay safe! And remember: disasters are not natural. #Beryl #HurricaneBeryl #RecordBreaker #HurricaneIvan #ClimateCrisis #ClimateSmergency #SeaTemperatures #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #CategoryFour #DisasterRiskReduction #NoNaturalDisasters #Barbados #TheGrenadines #StVincent #Carriacou #Grenada #Sustainability #Resilience #BuildBackBetter
Hurricane Beryl Landfall Carriacou raw power 4k - Eye wall of category 4
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The first major tropical storm of the 2024 season (Beryl) is predicted to impact the Windward Islands from Sunday night through Monday morning, and is expected to reach hurricane strength tomorrow. The expected track will mainly affect Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia with heavy rainfall predictions before heading west towards Jamaica.
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California just received its first-ever Tropical Storm warning today as #HurricaneHilary bears down on the Baja Peninsula and the southwestern United States. In what could bring 2-3 years worth of rain in as many days, this storm that reached its peak intensity on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane, risks catastrophic loss of life across the region. It might be well-known that tropical cyclones are called such as they originate in the tropics. But #dyk that the Arctic is a key driver of these tropical storms?? To learn about California's first such storm in nearly 85 years, what to do if you're in harm's way, or how the Arctic and tropics co-create these cyclones, check out https://bit.ly/3YJteX5 #GlobalRisk #ClimateChange #SoCal
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#MostViewed Paper of #Water Emergency Evacuation Behavior in Small Island Developing States: Hurricane Irma in Sint Maarten by Neiler Medina, Arlex Sanchez, et al. Read and Download for free at: https://lnkd.in/g5gAJYsT #evacuation #predictorsofevacuation #hurricanesIrma #binomiallogisticregression #riskmanagement
Emergency Evacuation Behavior in Small Island Developing States: Hurricane Irma in Sint Maarten
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The start of hurricane season has begun, which often means heavy rains in Haiti. SOIL's container-based sanitation (CBS) offers a safe and resilient solution, even during floods thanks to sealable containers: 🌱Inclusive: CBS reaches areas where traditional sewers can't, from dense cities to rocky terrains, and flood-prone regions. ☔️ Climate-smart: Actively managed to reduce carbon emissions, CBS remains resilient in floods and droughts. 🚽Hygienically safe: CBS toilets do not overflow, ensuring no waste contaminates the environment, even in heavy rain.
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The Cayman Islands National Weather Service is monitoring Hurricane Beryl's development. Currently, there is no immediate threat to the Cayman Islands. However, the forecast cone covers our islands. Even though Hurricane Beryl poses no immediate threat, it's always best to be prepared! Here are some tips: ✅ Stock up on non-perishable food and water. ✅ Secure outdoor furniture and items. ✅ Ensure you have a first aid kit. ✅Stay tuned to official weather updates. #HurricanePreparedness #CaymanIslands #StaySafe #HurricaneBeryl #WeatherAlert
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As we monitor the first potential named storm of 🌀 #hurricane season, today we also convened our Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Coordination Call for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Led by Airlink's Brigid McKeon, we were joined by 46 participants who provided updates on preparations, challenges, and strategies to enhance collaboration in the region ahead of what is expected to be another above-normal activity season. A common focus among organizations was the pre-positioning of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) kits, bolstering anticipatory measures with focused efforts in Haiti, and seeking opportunities for sharing resources. Thank you to these Airlink partners who shared updates on the call which will also inform and strengthen our operations to best support the NGO community: Chances for Children, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Cross Catholic Outreach, Food For The Poor, GlobalMedic (David McAntony Gibson Foundation), Global Support and Development, Heart to Heart International, Hope for Haiti, Empact International, IsraAID, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) México y América Central, Project HOPE, REACT Disaster Response, Solidarity Engineering, Sol Relief, World Central Kitchen Today's tropical storm warnings are for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and coastal flooding are expected and disorganized storms are likely across southern Mexico and Central America. #HurricaneSeason2024 #NGOCollaboration #DisasterPreparedness #AnticipatoryAction #Hurricanes #LatinAmerica #Caribbean
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🌀 How will the upcoming transition to La Niña impact the 2024 Pacific hurricane season? 🌀 In our latest analysis, our Pole Star FleetWeather expert Philip Pascarelli (RMet) examines how the expected shift to La Niña conditions later this year could influence tropical cyclone activity across the eastern, central, and western Pacific basins. We dive into the model forecasts, historical trends, and provide our outlook. Read the full report to stay ahead of evolving tropical threats across the Pacific this season. 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gT5SamZW FleetWeather is part of Pole Star's comprehensive maritime solutions, available on the Podium5 Voyage Informatics Platform alongside fleet monitoring, regulatory compliance, performance analytics and voyage optimization. 👉 More on FleetWeather: https://lnkd.in/ewxf2gD3 👉 More on Podium: https://lnkd.in/eQSC46ws #PacificHurricaneSeason #LaNina #TropicalCyclones #MaritimeForecasting #ShipRouting #FleetOperations #VoyageOptimization #PoleStarGlobal #FleetWeather #Podium5 #shipsandshipping
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As National Hurricane Preparedness Week takes place in the United States from May 5–11, 2024, SWANA stands ready to support communities in safeguarding against the impacts of these powerful storms. Hurricanes can generate significant amounts of waste, posing environmental and public health risks. Proper preparedness is crucial for resilience and recovery efforts. This is important for the safety of workers in our industry and the public. It is imperative for solid waste and resource management professionals to: • Review emergency preparedness and disaster debris plans in advance with your teams. • Partner with local agencies to assist with waste recovery initiatives. • Make sure everyone involved knows their role. Don’t wait – take the time now to make sure you, your team and community are prepared. #NationalHurricanePreparednessWeek #Hurricanes #HurricanePreparedness #HurricanePreparednessWeek #HurricanePrep #SolidWaste #WasteManagement #ReadyforAnything National Hurricane Center NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service
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