
Over the past year, ocean waters worldwide have been experiencing unusually high temperatures, with many regions hitting record levels. This prolonged period of warm ocean waters has had significant impacts on weather patterns and the intensity of tropical storms.
The warm waters along the path of Tropical Storm Beryl have played a crucial role in fueling the storm's rapid intensification over the past week. As the storm moved through these warm waters, it gained strength and developed into a more powerful system.