Kerry Emanuel, MIT Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Science, delivered a virtual lecture on April 5, 2023 on current and future hurricanes. Emanuel reviewed the history of hurricanes affecting Cape Ann and described how modern science is shedding new light on current and future risk to the area as climate warms and sea level rises. New techniques for projecting future hurricane risk can provide residents and area leaders with valuable information that can serve as a basis for intelligent choices for dealing with severe storms in a changing climate.