The Gulf of Mexico is currently experiencing record warm temperatures, acting as jet fuel for hurricanes forming in the region. One recent example is Hurricane Milton, which rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 3 hurricane in just 24 hours.
Rapid intensification, defined as a significant increase in wind speeds within a short period, is becoming more common due to global warming caused by fossil fuel pollution. As the Earth's temperature rises, bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico retain more heat, providing ideal conditions for hurricanes to strengthen quickly.
