Explore the relationship between sea surface temperatures (SST)

and hurricane strength.

Note that ocean temperatures change with each season. You must use an up-to-date browser version to view this! Instructions Drag the hurricane around to see the effect surface temperature has on the hurricane.

the hurricane around to see the effect surface temperature has on the hurricane. Drag the H igh around to see how pressure and winds influence hurricane paths.

the igh around to see how pressure and winds influence hurricane paths. Click on "Reset" to reset the position and size to start over.

to reset the position and size to start over. Click on the season name to rotate through the 4 seasons. Download a G4-6 worksheet (PDF) Go BACK to Explore the Atmosphere!