Precipitation

On average, future hurricanes will drop more precipitation on an individual basis because of the increasingly warmer air available. A current example of such phenomena is Hurricane Harvey's record-breaking precipitation levels. All scientists contacted by National Geographic agree that Harvey's increase in precipitation is directly correlated to the rising temperatures witnessed in the 21st century. Even though evaluating  the current impact that climate change has on hurricanes can be a daunting task, based on the precipitation levels witnessed from Hurricane Harvey, it is safe to assume that with a warmer climate comes a higher level of rainfall. Implementing new ways to fend off the increasing risk of flooding is pertinent to the safety of individuals living along potentially dangerous hurricane routes.