Ocean Heat To Trigger Violent Hurricanes

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that ocean heat content (OHC) is a critical factor in predicting hurricane intensity. He cites AccuWeather expert Alex DeSala, who warns that above-average sea temperatures in the Atlantic are likely to fuel rapid storm intensification again this year. McIntyre points to last year’s hurricanes Beryl and Helene as examples of how abnormally warm waters—especially in the Gulf of Mexico—can supercharge storms within a day.