Tropical storm Nicole strengthened as it approached the Bahamas and is projected to reach hurricane strength before bearing down on Florida
Are certain storms, fires or droughts connected to climate change? Thanks to a relatively new field called attribution science, climate experts now are more able to provide answers. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains. Illustration: Adele MorganTropical storm Nicole strengthened Tuesday morning over the Atlantic Ocean as it approached the Bahamas andbefore bearing down on the eastern coast of Florida on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters said the storm is likely to generate heavy rainfall, storm surge and flooding. A hurricane warning—meaning hurricane conditions are expected within about 36 hours—was in effect for a roughly 225-mile stretch of Florida’s coast from Boca Raton in the southeast to the border of Volusia and Flagler counties in the northeast.
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