💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How does El Niño change the tropical storm weather forecast for the Pacific?
- A: El Niño warms Pacific waters and alters wind shear, fueling more frequent storms, faster intensification, and more unpredictable tracks that require frequent forecast updates.
- Q: Is a 72-hour power outage realistic during a hurricane?
- A: Yes. Coastal areas and grid-vulnerable regions often experience multi-day outages from storm surge, flooding, fallen lines, and overwhelmed utilities.
- Q: What is the minimum home preparedness for a tropical storm outage?
- A: Keep 3 days of water and non-perishable food, backup power for medical devices, flashlights, fully charged power banks, and a family evacuation plan.