Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season is far from over.
The number of storms and hurricanes that form in October is less than half that of September, the peak month of the season. The storms that do develop usually in the Caribbean, either hit Florida or go into the Gulf. But, this year the oceans are very hot, no doubt due to climate change, and that provides fuel for a hurricane (which is basically a heat engine). Long and short, all bets are off until Thanksgiving
The number of storms and hurricanes that form in October is less than half that of September, the peak month of the season. The storms that do develop usually in the Caribbean, either hit Florida or go into the Gulf. But, this year the oceans are very hot, no doubt due to climate change, and that provides fuel for a hurricane (which is basically a heat engine). Long and short, all bets are off until Thanksgiving