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The Atlantic hurricane season typically brings about a dozen storms. This year it was 30
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The Atlantic hurricane season typically brings about a dozen storms. This year it was 30

Of 2020's Atlantic storms, 13 were hurricanes, six of them Category 3 or higher. Warmer ocean waters are fueling an increasing number of storms.
Climate change is causing hurricanes to break down more slowly over land
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Climate change is causing hurricanes to break down more slowly over land

Rising ocean temperatures are driving hurricanes to carry more moisture, allowing them to stay stronger for longer once they've made landfall and reach communities farther inland, according to new research published in the journal Nature.

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Tropical Storm Eta makes landfall in Florida Keys after strengthening
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Tropical Storm Eta makes landfall in Florida Keys after strengthening

The 28th named storm of the Atlantic season brought strong winds and heavy rains late Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Zeta lashes Louisiana coast in a storm season to remember
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Hurricane Zeta lashes Louisiana coast in a storm season to remember

The storm, responsible for at least one death, was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall.
Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time
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Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time

For the sixth time in the Atlantic hurricane season, people in Louisiana are once more fleeing the state's barrier islands and sailing boats to safe harbor while emergency officials ramp up command centers and consider ordering evacuations.

After hurricanes batter Louisiana, residents dread rebuilding again
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After hurricanes batter Louisiana, residents dread rebuilding again

The deep bonds residents have for their coastal community have been tested by three epic hurricanes. Many wonder whether it’s time to leave.
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