It subsequently left the peninsula, entering the Atlantic Ocean near Vero Beach early on July 24. As it moved over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, it quickly organized and intensified into a Category 1 hurricane while  east of Jacksonville, Florida. Because it was embedded within the western extension of the subtropical ridge, Bob retained higher-than-average atmospheric pressures throughout its lifespan.
After leaving the peninsula, Bob entered the Atlantic Ocean near Vero Beach on July 24th. As it moved across the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, it rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane east of Jacksonville, Florida. The subtropical ridge's western extension allowed Bob to maintain high atmospheric pressure throughout its lifespan.