Daniel Swain says impacts of recent storm were similar to those of a weak hurricane

Katerina Jowid
March 23, 2023
SLAGC News and Events

Publication: Bloomberg News

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: The recent storm brought heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 80 mph, upending travel and leading to at least one death in San Mateo County, south of San Francisco.

UCLA News: “This was a violent, sudden windstorm,” Swain said. “We’re seeing impacts probably that are similar to a strong tropical storm or a weak hurricane.”

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