Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last six years, a new scientific study found Wednesday.

For most of the storms — 40 of them — the extra oomph from warmer oceans made the storms jump an entire hurricane category, a journal reports

This year’s three most devastating storms -- Beryl, Helene and Milton -- increased by 18 mph, 16 mph and 24 mph respectively because of climate change, the authors said.

Climate change intensifies Atlantic hurricanes in 2024, with human-driven warming increasing maximum wind speeds, posing greater risks.