If hurricanes were rockstars, the United States would be their world tour—specifically the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Florida is the headliner. Texas is the surprise encore. Think of the Southeast as a bullseye painted on a map, and every summer, the atmosphere grabs a dart.
Why here? Warm water. Hurricanes are fueled by bathwater—ocean temps above 80°F. It’s like a toddler after too much juice: hot, chaotic, and prone to dramatic spinning. The Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Western Atlantic are the kitchen where these storms are baked.
Fun (terrifying) fact: Since 1851, Florida has been hit by over 120 hurricanes. That’s more than one per year if you squint. Texans aren’t safe either—the Houston-Galveston area has been slapped so many times, locals have a “Hurricane Preparedness” dance. It’s called “lugging plywood into the garage.”
