The strongest cold season storms are likely to become more frequent, with stronger winds and more extreme wave heights. (climatecommunication.org)
During the winter storms of 2013 - 2014, extreme wave conditions were five times more frequent than normal, and wave heights were 40 % higher than average. (climatenewsnetwork.net)
Better extreme wave forecasts are important for coastal cities, the military, the shipping industry, and surfers. (newscenter.lbl.gov)