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Why we can expect to see more hurricanes coming our way

As the earth's climate warms, hurricanes are going to become a more familiar sight in Europe in the coming years.

Watching the weather at Carrigaholt, Co Clare

Blowing in the wind: how Hurricane Ophelia became a very big deal

Opinion: Hurricane Ophelia was one of the big news stories of the year in Ireland, so can we expect more weather events like this in …

Weather • 29 Mar 18

Three hurricanes at large in September 2017: Irma in the centre just north of the island of Hispaniola, Katia on the left in the Gulf of Mexico and Jose in the Atlantic Ocean on the right. Photo: NOAA

Do hurricanes feel the effects of climate change?

While there are signs that climate change can influence hurricanes in several ways, these findings are still inconclusive and better understanding of hurricane-climate relation is …

hurricane ophelia • 29 Mar 18

Hurricane Ophelia: "this is a rather different beast"

Why we can expect a "major event" when Ophelia makes landfall in Ireland on Monday morning

hurricane ophelia • 13 Nov 17

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