If the data therefore support the idea that increasing SST is leading to an increase in potential intensity then the conclusion from that is that Cat 5 hurricanes will also increase — because there is no theoretical model that would not lead to that conclusion. (realclimate.org)
That would likely translate to a further acceleration of the hydrologic cycle (increasing potential intensity in precipitation events: snow, rain, hail, sleet). (ossfoundation.us)
Following the general concepts outlined by Emanuel (1987), Holland (1997) has derived an alternative thermodynamic approach to estimate maximum potential intensity of tropical cyclones. (ipcc.ch)