The conversation discusses various aspects of recent weather events, including the upgrade of a tropical storm to a category 1 hurricane named Lee, its potential impact on the Caribbean as a major category 4 hurricane, and the unpredictability of hurricanes. It also touches on the influence of warming trends on the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, like hurricanes, and the potential for more severe events in the future. Finally, it mentions Hurricane Hillary, which made an unusual landfall on the west coast of the United States, highlighting the changing nature of weather patterns.
1. The tropical storm "Lee" has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane.
2. The National Hurricane Center warns that it could become extremely dangerous by Saturday.
3. The forecaster predicts that Lee will hit the Caribbean this weekend as a major category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph.
4. The storm is expected to turn to the north of the east coast of the U.S.
5. The mainland in the U.S. is expected to be affected by Alex, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
6. The hurricane forecast reminds the presenter of powerful storms that reached category levels in 2017.
7. The hurricane is expected to affect some of the islands in the Caribbean, especially those that are underdeveloped.
8. The hurricane forecast is expected to turn and go up the Atlantic or could get really close or even make landfall on some of the islands or even some of the coastal areas.
9. The unpredictability of hurricanes is highlighted, as they can turn at any moment.
10. Hurricanes can weaken and strengthen faster than expected.
11. The warming trend throughout the summer is affecting the formation of hurricanes, making them more frequent, stronger, and more impactful.
12. The heat and energy absorbed by the oceans due to long-term warming is causing storms to develop.
13. The hurricane Hillary, which hit the west coast of the U.S., is a rare occurrence, having not been seen over a century in that area.
14. The hurricane Hillary made landfall in San Diego on August 20th as a tropical storm strength system.