by Nicole Bradford
It may take mere days for sea surface temperatures to rebound in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, weather experts say, raising the risk for more tropical threats in the Gulf of Mexico.
“Water temperatures across much of the Gulf of Mexico are essentially as warm as bathtub water,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva warns.
“Warm waters act like jet fuel for hurricanes, and it won’t take long for temperatures to rebound in the wake of Beryl. We’ll be keeping a very close eye on the Gulf of Mexico and the Texas coast for more tropical threats this summer.”
Those without power working to clean up after the storm are advised to stay hydrated and exercise extra caution when operating generators to try to stay cool. Improper generator use can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and even fires.
“People understandably get desperate for power when those outages last days or weeks,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter warns. “We’ve seen tragic cases of people being hurt or killed when they try to use portable generators after a hurricane landfall. It’s crucial for people to use extreme caution when operating generators and make sure there is proper ventilation away from doors and windows to your home.”
