"Florida Braces for Hyperactive Hurricane Season with Twice the Average Storms"
TL;DR
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be hyperactive, with WeatherTiger forecasting 22-26 tropical storms, 10-13 hurricanes, and 5-8 major hurricanes. The Gulf Coast faces an 80% chance of at least two U.S. hurricane landfalls, driven by unusually warm Atlantic waters and the development of La Niña. While the season is expected to be more active than average, the exact impact on landfalls remains uncertain. Residents are advised to prepare for a potentially severe season.
Topics:nationweather#florida#hurricane-season#la-nina#sea-surface-temperatures#weather#weather-forecast
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