Where Are the Hurricanes, Al Gore?
Remember when we were told that 2006 would be an even worse year for hurricanes than 2005? Remember when Al Gore put out a movie that said that global warming caused Katrina and Rita, and that worse things were to come? Remember how the movie premiered right around the beginning of hurricane season?Q: How many major hurricanes have struck the United States in 2006?
A: Zero
Q: Was the estimate of hurricane activity for 2006 overstated, by the admission of the Washington Post and the National Hurricane Center?
A: Yes (subscription required, but it's free)
Q: Why has there been less hurricane activity this year than in 2005?
A: "The seasonal forecasts are based on an analysis of sea-surface temperatures in areas where hurricanes form, as well as wind conditions and other factors. The warmth in the ocean is, in essence, the fuel for hurricanes. This year, ocean waters are a half a degree to two degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average. That likely will help generate above-average tropical storm activity, but not as much as last year, when comparable ocean temperatures were two to three degrees warmer than average."
Q: How could ocean waters be cooler this year than last year, as global warming is supposed to be increasing?
A: There is no answer, except to say that global warming fears are overblown and outrageously hyped both for political gain and to justify the continued existence and budgets of radical environmental groups
I would imagine that the lack of death and destruction from massive hurricanes is rather inconvenient for Mr. Gore, so I rather enjoy pointing it out. Fortunately for him, there have been plenty of hot days lately - which clearly means that global warming is about to destroy the world. He'll continue to be paid handsomely to smugly distribute his message, and the hurricane narrative will be abandoned as quickly as it was adopted.
See Tigerhawk's post for more detail.
posted by JM @ 4:42 PM
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