NOAA has released its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, predicting an above-normal season with near-record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic bringing forecasts of an extreme hurricane season to Florida.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2024 forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts on June 1, with NOAA prediciting an "above average" hurricane season with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes of category 3 or higher.
NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad issued a stark warning that the forecast for named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes is the highest that NOAA has ever issued for the May outlook.
As of right now, there is an 85% chance of an above-normal season, 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season, with NOAA 70% confident in these ranges.
Spinrad commented that the stage is set for an “extraordinary” season ahead.
The above average forcast has been issued amid near-record highs in ocean temperatures, together with the development of La Niña conditions in the Pacific, together with reduced Atlantic trade winds and less wind shear, all of which are favoring tropical storm formation, leading to the 85% chance of an above-normal season.
Storm Names For The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Francine
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Milton
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sara
Tara
Valerie
William
A supplemental list of storm names will be used if alphabetic names run out. That has only happened twice in the past 15 years.
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