Here is a good episode on catastrophe bonds, catastrophe models, and #insurance. Plus an interview with Karen Clark.

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It’s official, category 5!
Threshold for category 5 is 157mph and #NHC puts it at 160mph in the 5am update. May anyone in #Melissa path be safe.

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#NHC is using dire language in their key messages for #Melissa

“Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and
communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected.”

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NHC is acknowledging that #Melissa could reach #category5 strength in their 5pm discussion.

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I think this image best illustrates how tricky foresting #Melissa has been 😅

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Where do we access well-researched and updated weather forecasts now for the U.S. Who is using multiple models and not just copying news? ⁉️‼️⁉️Please name sources. for I live in between MD and DC. NOAA #NWS #WXRISK #weather #FEMA #climatechange

“Florida officials adopted some of the toughest building codes for hurricanes in the country in 2001, requiring roofs be built to withstand higher winds. That code reduced Florida's losses from wind damage by 72% over 10 years, according to one study.”

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