June 1 marks the first day of the season, which was already forecasted to be an above-average season, following the third-most-active hurricane season on record in 2021.
. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , the Loop Current is"an area of warm water that travels up from the Caribbean, past the Yucatan Peninsula, and into the Gulf of Mexico."
In a recent article published in The Conversation by Nick Shay, a professor of oceanography at the University of Miami, the Loop Current was discussed and how its current temperatures compare to the active Atlantic hurricane season experienced in 2005. "The conditions I see in the Gulf in May 2022 are cause for concern...Warm ocean water doesn't necessarily mean more tropical storms. But once tropical storms reach waters that are around 78 F or warmer, they can strengthen into hurricanes."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago man charged with stabbing 56-year-old multiple times during fight at Loop hotelA 56-year-old man was allegedly involved in a fight with the suspect, 42-year-old Gregory Bell, on the fifth floor hallway of a hotel, police said. The victim was stabbed multiple times
Read more »
Here's how the government wants to disaster-proof your homeOn this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are announcing a new initiative to modernize building codes
Read more »
Here's how the government wants to disaster-proof your homeOn this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are announcing a new initiative to modernize building codes
Read more »
🔒 Insiders only: Get your hurricane questions answeredIt’s our job to get you ready for the worst and even the smallest of storms and that starts with knowledge. That’s why John, Richard, Mark and Danielle want to answer your questions.
Read more »
Hurricane season 2022 begins today: Is a storm brewing?Not our favorite 'season,' but it's good to be aware and prepared. alwx
Read more »