Google Gemini says high surface temperatures are responsible for large storm surges and intense storms, and then says the record storm surge in Britain during February 1953 was caused by an intense storm with low sea surface temperatures.
“However, with climate change increasing sea surface temperatures, future storms are likely to be more intense and generate higher surges, making events like the 1953 flood even more dangerous.”
“The Royal Charter Storm, also known as the Great Storm of 1859, was a severe storm that hit the Irish Sea on October 25–26, 1859. …. The storm killed over 800 people and destroyed or damaged more than 200 ships. …. The storm was slow moving and brought winds of over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h). The storm’s effects were felt from the English Channel to Scotland,”
“Here’s a breakdown of why we get intense ocean storms in winter, even when sea surface temperatures are lower:
Temperature Differences: While the ocean surface is cooler in winter, there’s still a significant temperature difference between the ocean and the cold Arctic air masses. This contrast creates instability in the atmosphere, fueling the development of powerful storms called extratropical cyclones or winter storms.”
