Earth’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 » Yale Climate Connections

Earth’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 » Yale Climate Connections

Tropical Cyclone Horacio became the world’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 on Monday afternoon, February 23, topping out with 160 mph (260 km/h) winds over the warm waters of the remote South Indian Ocean. Horacio took advantage of favorable conditions for intensification for its feat: sea surface temperatures of 27-28 degrees Celsius (81-82°F) … اقرأ المزيد