Using the last 46 years of IBTrACS data, there is an observable step change in storms intensifying 60 knots (~70 mph) in 24 hours. Using two 23-year periods: 1980-2002, 3 storms achieved this intensification feat; during 2003-2025, 18 storms (e.g. #Melissa) hit this threshold. https://t.co/47TCl8sOVN pic.twitter.com/Fj0DQNh5IS
— Kieran Bhatia (@BhatiaKieran) October 29, 2025
