Higher than normal sea-surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 led NOAA meteorologists to forecast high storm activity in the Atlantic.

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The sea-surface temperature was high in 2005. The Gulf Stream's position and the Gulf eddy brought additional warmth to locations on the trajectory of tropical cyclones. Information can be found in the section The Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2005 Was the Most Destructive Ever Recorded.

Higher Than Normal Sea-Surface Temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico