All articles tagged with #sea surface temperatures
Scientists link the increasing strength and frequency of typhoons like Kalmaegi to rising sea surface temperatures caused by human-induced global warming, warning that back-to-back storms and expanding storm footprints pose escalating risks to Southeast Asia.
Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic, expected to intensify to a Category 4 storm over warm waters, causing significant surf, erosion, and rip currents from the Caribbean to Atlantic Canada, with most models predicting it will stay east of the U.S. coast but potentially impact Bermuda and Newfoundland.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, initially slow, is expected to intensify due to record-high ocean surface temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions, raising concerns about increased storm activity and potential landfalls, driven by climate change and natural oscillations like the Madden-Julian Oscillation.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be hyperactive, with WeatherTiger forecasting 22-26 tropical storms, 10-13 hurricanes, and 5-8 major hurricanes. The Gulf Coast faces an 80% chance of at least two U.S. hurricane landfalls, driven by unusually warm Atlantic waters and the development of La Niña. While the season is expected to be more active than average, the exact impact on landfalls remains uncertain. Residents are advised to prepare for a potentially severe season.
Colorado State University's annual April hurricane forecast predicts an "extremely active" Atlantic hurricane season for 2024, estimating 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The forecast attributes this to record warm sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic, creating favorable conditions for hurricane formation. Additionally, the potential shift from El Niño to La Niña by peak hurricane season may further enhance hurricane formation.
Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms that 2023 was the warmest year on record with the highest recorded sea surface temperatures, indicating a worrying trend. Warmer oceans lead to increased water vapor in the atmosphere, impacting weather events and marine life, ultimately affecting human life. This trend highlights the significant impact of sea temperature on global climate and the environment.
Last week was the hottest ever recorded globally, with unprecedented high sea surface temperatures and record low Antarctic sea ice coverage, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO warns that climate change and the developing El Niño system will continue to push temperatures higher. The high ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic are of great concern, as they could contribute to extreme weather events and impact regions like West Africa. The WMO emphasizes the need for urgent action to address climate change.
Colorado State University predicts a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes. However, the potential for a busy season still exists due to warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic. The odds of a US landfall appear to be as high as in any normal year. The biggest factor this year will be El Niño, which inhibits hurricane activity, but the exact timing and intensity of El Niño formation will be key in predicting the season's outcome.