As Isaias churns northward along the Atlantic Coast, it is clear that the Atlantic Hurricane Season is well ahead of schedule. Stretching from June through mid November, the Season generally peaks in September; since we have already reached the letter I for named storms (tropical storms and hurricanes combined), 2020 appears to be an especially active year.
Of course, the incidence of storms could begin to slow and their intensity and destructiveness cannot be predicted in advance. On the other hand, warming seawater, due to climate change, favors their development and fuels their severity.
As for Isaias, it is a borderline hurricane at best but still threatens most of the Atlantic Coast region with heavy rains, storm surge and high winds; forecast to come ashore between Georgetown, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, its effects will be felt from Florida to Maine. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic will likely complicate the response to any flooding that may occur.
Of course, the incidence of storms could begin to slow and their intensity and destructiveness cannot be predicted in advance. On the other hand, warming seawater, due to climate change, favors their development and fuels their severity.
As for Isaias, it is a borderline hurricane at best but still threatens most of the Atlantic Coast region with heavy rains, storm surge and high winds; forecast to come ashore between Georgetown, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, its effects will be felt from Florida to Maine. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic will likely complicate the response to any flooding that may occur.
