(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) Hurricane beryl

(JULY-2024)

Hurricane Beryl became the earliest storm on record during the Atlantic hurricane season to reach Category 5.
Typically, the first major hurricanes in the Atlantic form in September due to ocean temperatures.
Beryl’s early formation as a Category 5 hurricane is linked to unusually warm ocean temperatures.
Record-breaking ocean heat content (OHC) has contributed to the storm’s intensity.
Deep warm water prevented cooling at the surface, allowing the storm to maintain its strength.
Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters near the equator when warm, moist air rises, creating a low-pressure area.
As air from surrounding areas fills in and rises, it cools, forming clouds and thunderstorms.