In recent decades, water temperatures in the Gulf have been increasing faster than average ocean temperatures across the globe, a result of heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions and specific features of the region. That may have contributed to the intensity of the storm, Grymes said.

Part of Mississippi under extreme cold warning after winter storm dropped snow across the Gulf Coast. When will temperatures warm up?

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame.

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The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine. The Gulf Coast states are still digging out of the snowdrifts, but at least warmer temperatures are on tap heading into the weekend.

The United States is currently experiencing an intense cold front linked to the so-called Arctic “polar vortex”.  The icy air that has particularly affected the central and eastern United States is now descending as far as the Gulf Coast.

Some areas of New Orleans and Houston got more than four inches of snow Tuesday morning in a historic winter storm hitting the south.

Going into Tuesday, southern Mississippi is expected to get the most snow with Gulfport potentially getting 3-5 inches ... colder than usual thanks to an Arctic air outbreak from the polar vortex that still won't clear out until later this week.

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And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

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