What's the 'Loop Current' and how does it impact hurricanes?

With the hurricane season now upon us, experts are saying 2022 could see another above-average year of activity. NOAA is predicting the possibility of three to six major hurricanes. There’s a lot of factors that can speak to the severity of the season and intensity of these hurricanes, including and not limited to, the ongoing La Niña conditions, climate change and the Loop Current.

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