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The response of tropical cyclone intensity to changes in environmental temperature
James M. Done
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National Center for Atmospheric Research, 3090 Center Green Drive,
Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA
Willis Research Network, 51 Lime St, London, EC3M 7DQ, UK
Gary M. Lackmann
Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA
Andreas F. Prein
National Center for Atmospheric Research, 3090 Center Green Drive,
Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA
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Short summary
We know that warm oceans generally favour tropical cyclones (TCs). Less is known about the role of air temperature above the oceans extending into the lower stratosphere. Our global analysis of historical records and computer simulations suggests that TCs strengthen in response to historical temperature change while also being influenced by other environmental factors. Ocean warming drives much of the strengthening, with relatively small contributions from temperature changes aloft.
We know that warm oceans generally favour tropical cyclones (TCs). Less is known about the role...
