Weather and Climate Dynamics
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Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-7-523-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wcd-7-523-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 7, issue 1
Research article
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24 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 24 Mar 2026

Dynamic forcing behind Hurricane Lidia's rapid intensification

Mauricio López-Reyes, María Luisa Martín, Carlos Calvo-Sancho, and Juan Jesús González-Alemán

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This study reveals that Hurricane Lidia's rapid intensification in the northeastern Pacific was triggered by its interaction with a mid-to-upper-level trough. Using ensemble forecasts, we show that this trough enhanced synoptic-scale ascent and upper-level divergence over the storm. These dynamic forcings preceded the rapid intensification (RI) onset, demonstrating that early dynamical triggers are crucial for anticipating explosive hurricane growth and offer a valuable forecasting tool in data-sparse areas.
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