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Atlantic Ocean sees record burst of tropical storms
The cork holding back the Atlantic Ocean's tropical storm activity popped off this week, with a record set for the most tropical storms to form so quickly. Why it matters: The Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be unusually active this year, due to record warm ocean temperatures. • This week demonstrated that when conditions are right, multiple storms may form simultaneously. By the numbers: In just 39 hours, four named storms formed in the Atlantic: Tropical storms Harold, Franklin, Emily and Gert, according to Colorado State University hurricane expert Philip Klotzbach. Threat level: Of these weather ... (full story)