From PBS Terra.

In a very short period of time Tropical Storm Helene quickly gained energy as it moved north over the Gulf of Mexico, intensifying into a Category 1 Hurricane. This process, known as "rapid intensification", could happen again as the storm approaches the coast of Florida, potentially bumping the storm up to a Category 3 or 4 storm. Rapid Intensification is becoming increasingly more common as sea surface temperatures continue to rise. Weathered’s Maiya May says more about why this happens, the dangers it poses, and why we can expect it to continue.

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