Colorado State University Releases Forecast for 2024 Hurricane Season

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Dr. Phil Klotzbach and his research team at Colorado State University have released their forecast for the 2024 hurricane season, predicting a very active season with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes. The primary factor for this busy season is the record warm Atlantic water temperatures. The transition from El Niño to La Niña conditions is also expected to contribute to increased hurricane activity.

Hurricane season is still nearly two months away but Dr. Phil Klotzbach and his research team at Colorado State University released their forecast for the 2024 hurricane season Thursday. Unfortunately, it's likely to be a very active season. The forecast calls for 23 named storms, 11 of those becoming hurricanes and five of those becoming major hurricanes (category 3 or higher). In an average year, we expect 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Dr.

Klotzbach indicates record warm tropical and eastern subtropical Atlantic water temperatures as the primary factor for a busy season.While the tropical Pacific is currently characterized by El Niño conditions, these are likely to transition to La Niña conditions by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season from August to October. In years with La Nina or neutral conditions, the wind shear is typically lighter. When wind shear is lighter, there is generally an increase in hurricane activit

 

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