How an 'eddy' could supercharge hurricanes in a busy season
Florida and other states should keep an eye out for an under appreciated ingredient that can quickly turn storms into lethal monsters: hot ocean eddies.
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Florida and other states should keep an eye out for an under appreciated ingredient that can quickly turn storms into lethal monsters: hot ocean eddies.
NOAA has issued its most severe forecast ever for hurricane season. These factors are combining to create an alarming brew.
NOAA has issued its most severe forecast ever for hurricane season. These factors are combining to create an alarming brew.
Portions of the eastern Atlantic Ocean are running more than a few degrees above normal and forecasts show the warming trend will continue.
Climate models fail to accurately predict hurricane intensification because they mainly depend on sea surface temperatures and ocean heat content, overlooking the role of subsurface saltiness. Hurricanes intensify when they pull "superheated" subsurface water, which occurs largely due to the formation of barrier layers where freshwater overlays dense salty water. This phenomenon conflicts with the widespread narrative attributing hurricane intensification to rising CO2 levels. The impact of barrier layer dynamics in hurricane formation needs to be better acknowledged.