The Gulf Loop Current is experiencing record high temperatures, which can fuel hurricanes. Warm waters from the Caribbean Sea are flowing into the Gulf Stream, leading to increased sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico. Record warmth has spread across Gulf waters in May, contributing to July-like heat in South Florida and South Texas. The warm sea surface temperatures are a key factor in the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
The gulf is heating up...😨 From 4/9/24 - 5/29/24. As you'll see from the orange & red colors filling in, the sea surface temperatures of the gulf are getting quite warm, a critical ingredient in the formation of tropical storms. https://t.co/wbD2iiHQRg
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Weekly record warmth has blossomed across Gulf waters in May — from only about 13% at record or near-record warmth to start the month to 62% to end it. Lots of record warm waters surrounding South Florida contributing to July-like heat, now creeping up the South Texas shoreline. https://t.co/6E92QmB3t3 https://t.co/v6HweXApZS
A fascinating ocean current loop can be seen as warm waters from the Caribbean Sea flow into the Gulf Stream. Over the last couple of months, the Gulf of Mexico has seen warming sea surface temperatures as summer draws near. https://t.co/8DuYP4QXwX
The Gulf Loop Current is record hot right now. But even in a normal season the warm core eddy can act as high octane fuel to energize hurricanes. In 2005, both Katrina and Rita exploded from low-end hurricanes to category 5 monsters right over the Loop. More in the video… https://t.co/FNaJvpcJwe https://t.co/ruw8NNeW6F