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Increase in storm intensity
Name(s):
Rise in storminess
Incidence
The number of intense storms over the North Atlantic and Europe appears to be increasing, particularly over the past few decades. There is, however, no direct evidence to connect this trend to temperature trends or global warming.
Aggravates
Storm surges
Blocked storm drains
Extreme weather events
Incomplete storm protection
Value(s)
Increase
Intensity
Increase
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems