2023 Hurricane Season: Names, Preparation, and Forecasts.

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with weather authorities predicting 12 to 17 named storms and up to four major hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center is introducing a new storm surge model to provide real-time predictions up to 72 hours in advance of a storm, and tropical weather outlooks have been extended from five to seven days. The first named storm, Tropical Storm Arlene, has already formed in the Gulf of Mexico. The El Nino phenomenon may affect the season, but other factors such as warm sea surface temperatures and a more active African monsoon season could also play a role.