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Wouldn't this same effect also lead to more potential hurricanes in the Isles as oceans continue to warm? I'm thinking something like Acapulco where Hurricane Otis rapidly progressed from a mild storm to a Cat 5 hurricane due to warm waters.

Strangely, though, the UK hasn't had too many hurricanes in its history, which is why I'm curious.

Edit: I may have answered my own question. Even with a higher likelihood of storms, I think the mountainous and hilly topography makes it hard for storms to really hit the UK, which might be why there have been few hurricanes in the past.

>>adamde+(OP)
> the UK hasn't had too many hurricanes in its history

In other words: In Hertford, Hereford and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly ever happen.

>>adamde+(OP)
Hurricanes need warm water to form and sustain themselves - not just relatively warm but absolutely warm. Like, 26 C. Minimum. Which doesn’t happen in the waters off the UK, Ireland, and France.