"Climate change is adding to slow pace of the storm, meaning more damage"
"Experts say that Hurricane Melissa's powerful winds and its slow pace, likely exacerbated by climate change, have allowed the huge storm to linger in the Caribbean region for maximum damage."
"a dire situation unfolding in slow motion"
"slow-moving major hurricanes often go down in history as some of the deadliest and most destructive storms"
Hurricane Melissa combines powerful winds with an unusually slow forward speed, a pattern linked to climate change. The slow pace has allowed the storm to linger over the Caribbean, prolonging heavy winds, rain, and storm surge and increasing the cumulative impact on communities and infrastructure. Prolonged exposure raises risks of greater destruction, flooding, and casualties as impacts compound over time. Slow-moving major hurricanes often rank among the deadliest and most destructive storms. Preparations and responses face added challenges when a major hurricane stalls, extending the period of severe conditions and recovery needs.
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