Ocean currents move both warm and cool water across many miles. Warm water can be carried to a cooler place like Alaska. It can bring warmer temperatures as well as warmer water to Alaska. Just like the warm water, cold water can do this as well. If cold water moves from Alaska to The Gulf of Mexico, it can cause the water and air to cool. As air travels over the ocean water vapor can condense into it. The current’s flow depends on what variables are in play. There are many different currents that connect together to heat up and cool off as they move.