Rapid intensification poses significant risks to coastal communities, as it reduces the time available for preparation and evacuation. The study underscores the importance of monitoring ocean eddies and OHC to improve hurricane forecasting. Communities in hurricane-prone regions could face heightened vulnerability if these factors are not adequately considered in predictive models. The findings also suggest that traditional reliance on SST alone may underestimate the potential for hurricane strengthening, leaving populations at greater risk.