Here is an interesting column about changes to hurricanes over time as the climate gets warmer. The columnist notes that most hurricane names are outdated and that the definitions of hurricanes and tropical storms that are linked to wind speeds don’t mean much when the biggest damage from many storms is due to water, not wind. Changing our definitions of tropical storms is something that would not come easy, but it’s worth thinking about. I think you will find the discussion intriguing. You can find it at the link below:
Yale Climate Connections: Hurricanes are changing with the climate. Our words about them may need to change, too.
