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Assessing the intensification and impact of a historical storm in a warmer climate
Johanne Kristine Haandbæk Øelund
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University of Copenhagen, NBI, PICE, Copenhagen, Denmark
DMI – Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
DTU Construct, Lyngby, Denmark
DTU Management, Lyngby, Denmark
Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen
University of Copenhagen, NBI, PICE, Copenhagen, Denmark
Rune Magnus Koktvedgaard Zeitzen
DMI – Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
Henrik Vedel
DMI – Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
Henrik Feddersen
DMI – Danish Meteorological Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
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This study explores how a powerful storm like Anatol, which hit Denmark in 1999, could change in a warmer future climate. Using a weather model, the storm was simulated under future temperature conditions. Results show stronger winds affecting larger areas for longer periods. A new index was introduced to measure storm severity. The findings highlight the growing risks to infrastructure and the need for better storm preparedness.
This study explores how a powerful storm like Anatol, which hit Denmark in 1999, could change in...
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