Stephen Schneider of the National Center for Atmospheric Research notes in his book, "There are good physical reasons to suggest that more intense storms (hurricanes) could result from global warming."[Global Warming,Schneider,Sierra Books,1989] Warmer oceans cause more intense storms. Hurricanes Gilbert in 1988 and Hugo in 1989 certainly caused considerable damage. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the 1990 season was the most active year on record for combined Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes.
Damage inflicted by future hurricanes to populated areas will be additionally intensified as a result of higher sea levels predicted for the next century. ***