SOUTH CAROLINA — Scientists say hurricane season is getting longer and the storms are getting stronger each time.
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The coast of South Carolina has seen three destructive hurricanes in three years -- Matthew, Irma, and Florence.
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Dr. Lee Lindler from the College of Charleston has been researching storms for 30 years. He says he believes a variety of modern factors like rising sea temperatures are cause for concern.
"If wind shear and all the other parameters stay the same, then you would definitely expect to see a significant increase in the number of days you have intense hurricanes," Lindler said.
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Lindler says it is impossible to predict what the 2019 hurricane season will look like, but he suggests you and your family get prepared now.
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