The ocean heat content in the Gulf is extremely high, particularly inside the Loop Current, which future-Helene will pass over. The area-average value is obliterating previous values for the date. You'll find these at bmcnoldy.earth.miami.edu/tropics/ohc/bmcnoldy.earth.miami.edu/tropics/sect...

Sorry, I am unfamiliar with all of this. Does this mean Helene will become stronger? Something else? Thanks!