Hurricane Erin FearPorn Lives

So, far, I’m not seeing the climate doomer stuff, but, I’m also not looking. But

I know it’s low lying land, but, come on. Just trying to be overly super-duper cautious for the tourists?

Hurricane Erin is heading for the United States and so, too, could some massive waves, reaching more than 100 feet in height.

The major storm, which is currently a Category 3 hurricane, is weakening as it approaches the United States. Still, it could have serious impact on much of the East Coast. The storm is currently impacting the Turks and Caicos Islands while wreaking havoc in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Jean-Raymond Bidlot, senior scientist in ocean modeling at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), told Newsweek that he believes monster waves are possible, due to the severity of the incoming storm.

The waves could reach a striking height.

Bidlot told Newsweek that he thinks the waves could reach 100 feet in height, if not taller.

“The latest forecast does indeed indicate that the largest significant wave height could reach values in excess of 50 feet with an associated most likely largest wave of more than 100 feet,” he told Newsweek.

Everybody panic?

It’s unlikely that those waves could be seen from a U.S. beach, but they could be approaching the East Coast.

Oh, so, never mind. Most people won’t get that far in the article.

“While 100 feet can’t be ruled out, I think they would only be possible if the storm become a Category 4 or 5 storm. I think waves near the center of 50-75 feet are much more realistic (assuming a Category 3 storm), said AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva.

In fact, most major hurricanes see 30 foot waves at most, and very rarely 50 feet. You might get crazy waves way higher, but, observations have been limited. The idea here is to scare people.

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