An abnormally warm Atlantic Ocean has Twitter and the media up in arms in an attempt to garner fear. While many are quick to point to climate change, there are a couple of other factors also contributing to this current trend. But this occurrence certainly has consequences within the young hurricane season, as does the development of El Nino, and we get to see this battle play out starting with Tropical Storms Bret and Cindy.

Potentially Useful Information:

Visual of Meteorological Setup over the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation Historical Graph (referenced in the episode)

More about the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation: NOAA and U.S. Department of Energy

NOAA Hurricane Season Prediction

Colorado State University Hurricane Season Prediction

Tropical Storm Bret Dissipation

Tropical Storm Cindy Remnants (slight potential to redevelop)

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