Atlantic hurricane season articles
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‘Above normal’ hurricane season could bring summer of natural disasters to US
Factors including ‘near-record warm ocean temperatures in Atlantic’ lead to stark prediction from Noaa for June to NovemberThe 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will be “above normal” amid very warm ocean temperatures, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted, prompting some scientists to warn of a summer of natural disasters caused by the powerful storms.Hurricane season, which takes place from 1 June to 30 November this year could be an “85% chance of an above-normal...
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Hurricane Season In 2024 Could Be One Of Most Active Ever, NOAA Says: Here's Why
Get set for what could potentially be one of the most active hurricane seasons ever, according to a brand-new forecast by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center. The outlook, released Thursday, May 23, predicts an 85 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 10 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 5 percent chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms (winds of 39 miles per hour or higher)....
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NOAA issues highest-ever early forecast for hurricane season
In the highest hurricane season forecast they have ever released in May, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters said Thursday that the coming months may be exceptionally busy. “The forecast for named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes is the highest NOAA has ever issued for the May outlook,” Rick Spinrad, the agency's administrator, said in a news conference. “This season is looking to be an extraordinary one in a number of ways.” NOAA predicts eight to 13...