The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles are available for early online access–they are peer-reviewed, but not yet in their final published form.
The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles are available for early online access–they are peer-reviewed, but not yet in their final published form.
Below is a selection of articles published early online recently. Some articles are open-access; to view others, members of the media can contact kpflaumer@ametsoc.org for press login credentials.
JOURNAL ARTICLES
Impacts of Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farms on Tropical Cyclones: a Case Study of Typhoon Hato
Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology
Offshore wind farms may slow landfalling tropical cyclone winds and reduce precipitation. A modeling study “replayed” 2017’s Typhoon Hato with the addition of variously sized, simulated offshore wind farms. They found that larger wind farms with more closely spaced turbines significantly slowed typhoon wind speeds. All wind farms–but especially the larger and denser ones–reduced overall precipitation from the landfalling storm by altering the flow of moist air and shifting the heaviest precipitation from the coast to the wind farm.
The Evolution of the 2021 Seacor Power Tragedy in Coastal Louisiana
Weather and Forecasting
Understanding the Seacor Power tragedy. In April 2021, a bowing line of intense thunderstorms moving over the Gulf of Mexico developed powerful, sustained surface winds that capsized the liftboat Seacor Power and hampered rescue efforts, leading to 13 deaths–one of the deadliest thunderstorm-related maritime tragedies. This paper analyzes the conditions involved and finds that the convective storm system and winds were generally well-forecast and warned. However, the severe thunderstorm watch that was issued wasn’t designed to translate land-based threats into marine hazard warnings at sufficient lead times to help better guide the Seacor Power’s operators. The authors recommend including marine hazard information in long-lead weather alerts such as watches from the NWS Storm Prediction Center where relevant.
Association Between Homelessness and Temperature-Related Health Emergencies in the United States
Weather, Climate, and Society
Emergency department visits for temperature-related illnesses (TRIs) 4x higher among unhoused people. In the first study of its kind, researchers analyzed 15 years of emergency department data from across the United States to understand the rate of temperature-related emergencies–such as heat stroke, frostbite, and hypothermia–among people experiencing homelessness. While a comparatively rare cause of ED visits, TRIs were found to be four times more likely among unhoused people compared with the general ED visitor population.
Poleward Migration of the Latitude of Maximum Tropical Cyclone Intensity – Forced or Natural?
Journal of Climate
Migration of Pacific tropical cyclones likely due to greenhouse warming. The latitude at which tropical cyclones reach their maximum strength has been moving closer to the north and south poles in the past half-century, putting new areas at risk. A new analysis finds that natural variations in Earth’s climate are very unlikely to explain the observed poleward trend, and that “it is much more likely that the observed trend is forced by human-related emissions.”
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season: An Above-Normal Season Despite Strong El Niño Conditions
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
High sea-surface temperatures appear to have driven 2023 hurricane activity, counteracting El Niño. El Niño normally increases vertical wind shear, which reduces Atlantic hurricane activity. Yet despite El Niño, vertical wind shear was below average in 2023, and hurricane season was above average, with 20 named Atlantic storms. The authors’ modeling study supports the hypothesis that this low wind shear was driven by the record warm tropical Atlantic and Caribbean sea surface temperatures, which led to a tropical atmospheric circulation pattern different from what is typically observed during El Niño.
Do Precipitation and Temperature Influence Perceptions of Urban Cleanliness?
Weather, Climate, and Society
Rain: the unrecognized street sweeper? Pre-existing research suggests that rain events can wash away large amounts of street dirt. Researchers in Spain investigated the relationship between a municipality’s aridity and its citizens’ perceptions of street cleanliness. They found that Spanish cities with higher annual precipitation and cooler temperatures tended to receive better cleanliness ratings. “The perception of street cleanliness is a political concern,” the authors state, “particularly in the face of increased aridity due to falling precipitation levels and rising temperatures.”
You can view all research published in AMS Journals at journals.ametsoc.org.
About the American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society advances the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of around 12,000 professionals, students, and weather enthusiasts. AMS publishes 12 atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic science journals; hosts more than 12 conferences annually; and offers numerous programs and services. Visit us at www.ametsoc.org/.
About AMS Journals
The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Some AMS journals are open access. Media login credentials are available for subscription journals. Journals include the Bulletin of the American Meteorolocial Society, Weather, Climate, and Society, the Journal of Climate, and Monthly Weather Review.
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