As we watch Hurricane Marco and soon-to-be Hurricane Laura approach the Gulf of Mexico, that cautionary writing takes on new meaning. Current sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the Gulf of Mexico are some of the warmest on Earth right ... [+] now. NOAAAs of the 5 pm National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Marco is a category 1 storm headed to Louisiana. Track of Marco NOAAOn social media, tropical meteorology experts whom I respect are tweeting things like this:“This is really a remarkable situation... two strengthening tropical cyclones: Hurricane #Marco and Tropical Storm #Laura. We will have to see if any cooler water churned up by Marco affects Laura, but I don't see a major impact at this time.

Source: Forbes August 23, 2020 22:41 UTC