It ain’t over yet: Tropical Storm Patty Menaces Florida as water Warmth Persists

Doug McIntyre discusses the potential threat posed by Tropical Storm Patty, which could strengthen and head toward the Gulf of Mexico. With surface water temperatures at around 86°F, the Gulf’s warm waters could intensify the storm. Patty’s trajectory raises concerns, as Florida has already been hit by two major hurricanes in the past month. If the storm reaches the Sunshine State, it would mark an unprecedented occurrence of three major hurricanes hitting the state within a short period.


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