2024 Hurricane Season Forecast: Experts Predict Record-Breaking Activity

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Source: South Florida Sun Sentinel
2024 Hurricane Season Forecast: Experts Predict Record-Breaking Activity
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Colorado State University's annual April hurricane forecast predicts an "extremely active" Atlantic hurricane season for 2024, estimating 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The forecast attributes this to record warm sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic, creating favorable conditions for hurricane formation. Additionally, the potential shift from El Niño to La Niña by peak hurricane season may further enhance hurricane formation.

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