Tropical cyclones are complex atmospheric vortices powered by ocean–atmosphere heat exchange and organised convection. In a warming climate, rising sea surface temperatures and enhanced moisture ...

With tropical cyclones increasing in intensity because of climate change, "we must translate these research insights into developing cyclone-specific health policies that protect the most vulnerable, ...

A new study examining how tropical cyclone activity near Hawai'i could change in a warmer future finds a shift toward ...

Extreme rainfall in New Zealand from future cyclones could rise by up to 35%. New high-resolution modeling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global ...

Climate change is cranking up the intensity of tropical cyclones. Known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on where they’re spawned, these spinning storms are becoming more potent as warmer seas and ...

Does living far from the sea protect you from a cyclone? Its rainfall can keep the danger inland. Discover how ocean warming and mountains influence this threat. The sea may be far away and yet a ...

Australia's climate is changing rapidly due to rising global greenhouse gas emissions. Extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, east coast low pressure systems, flash floods, droughts, ...

“In Queensland, every local government area that faced a disaster warning for Alfred also experienced flooding in 2022, and ...

Malawi has made getting ready for action a central part of its new national climate plan. Government institutions, all 28 district councils, civil society, the private sector and local communities ...

Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and ...