As noted by @cyclonicwx, the Atlantic hurricane Main Development Region is currently as warm as July.
— World Climate Service (@WorldClimateSvc) January 12, 2024
This is because last year's excessive warmth still lingers - the climatological SST minimum is still 6-8 weeks out.
Global-average SSTs remain at a record level (OISSTv2 data) https://t.co/aSY1poPll8 pic.twitter.com/vLTHBdyG4a