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‘Explosive’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024

-Forecasts say season could set records not previously seen
Weather forecasters are predicting a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, one that could approach a record-setting pace that may exhaust the entire list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes. Photo: Internet Source
The Virgin Islands was in 2023 spared of hurricanes, but was affected by Tropical Storm Philippe which passed close to the Island on October 3, 2023, causing major flooding in the Road Town area, rockslides, power outages and damages to roads. Photo: Team of Reporters
The Virgin Islands was in 2023 spared of hurricanes, but was affected by Tropical Storm Philippe which passed close to the Island on October 3, 2023, causing major flooding in the Road Town area, rockslides, power outages and damages to roads. Photo: Team of Reporters
FLORIDA, USA - Weather forecasters are predicting a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, one that could approach a record-setting pace that may exhaust the entire list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes.

This year's Atlantic hurricane season officially starts from June 1, 2024 and runs through the end of November 2024, and according to AccuWeather's forecasting team, now is the time to prepare for a frenzy of tropical systems expected to be developed. 

According to information, early data points to an explosive season with signs that the first named system could churn before the season starts as the calendar flips to June, a precursor of what's to come.

"The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted to feature well above the historical average number of tropical storms, hurricanes, major hurricanes and direct U.S. impacts," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Forecaster, Alex DaSilva said.

Warm Waters & La Niña conditions 

Two key factors resulting in AccuWeather forecasters sounding the early warning of a potentially super-charged season: The return of La Niña and historically warm water across the Atlantic Ocean.

The 2005 and 2020 hurricane seasons are tied for the most active in recorded history with each season generating 31 tropical systems. La Niña was building fast during the 2005 season and was firmly established amid the 2020 season.

Last year, the 2023 hurricane season featured a staggering tally of 20 named storms, including seven hurricanes, three of which reached the formidable status of major hurricanes.

So far, all signs continue to point toward the upcoming season being worse than the last, with the potential for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to rank as one of the most active in history.

The Virgin Islands was in 2023 spared of hurricanes, but was affected by Tropical Storm Philippe which passed close to the Island on October 3, 2023, causing major flooding in the Road Town area, rockslides, power outages and damages to roads.

13 Responses to “‘Explosive’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024”

  • Concerned (27/03/2024, 20:09) Like (56) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lord cover us during this hurricane season. In Jesus mighty name Amen.
    • Lord (27/03/2024, 21:23) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      Prepare and don’t live in fear, thus sayeth the Lord.
    • lord o. (28/03/2024, 05:24) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
      We don't need to be put in fear to properly prepared. We know the dangers of Hurricane...we know what we need to do. Don't like the mental fear tactics same.. 'Covid is coming again and its going to be deadlier than before' soon we may hear that.
    • herbs power (28/03/2024, 07:51) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
      Nobody by the name of Jesus will help you. You better buckle up and help yourself. Get real, research is key.
      • @herbs power (28/03/2024, 12:08) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
        He may not be your helper, but he is mines, so please let us be. We all choose what and who we believe in, we choose Jesus.

        Just saying...
        • herbs power (28/03/2024, 21:14) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
          I guess you are comfortable in your brainwash illusion white culture lifestyle. Do some research from being lazy.
  • 2030 (27/03/2024, 22:38) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    U will own nothing and be happy
  • WOW (28/03/2024, 07:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thanks for the positive news
  • Bunk (28/03/2024, 08:55) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    We hear this every year.
  • Government Wake Up (28/03/2024, 08:58) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope the govt sees this, please dont wait a minute to morning to start cleaning ghuts and moving old garbage. Be Proactive for a change.
  • skuntington (28/03/2024, 15:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    min. $25k to get your galvanized roof repaired so make sure youre insured or got the funds just in case.
  • Really (28/03/2024, 17:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I guess I am the only one with a brain. Why do you only see satellites,planets are all other kinds of crap only at night? Why don't you ask these questions. The other night I saw alot of drones flying up in the air. Hundreds of them. Drug dealer and smugglers the police can lock all you up but they are criminals too so the drugs keep coming in. Those drones are listening and watching everything you do
  • Increased activity (28/03/2024, 22:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The scale has changed over my lifetime to name tropical storms at 34knts (essentially a cloud) rather than hurricanes at 74mph so the number of 'named' storms has increased. Isaac's storm is a great read, the deadliest hurricane of all in 19th century. With better forecasting and technical tools we now have more information but im a sceptic that global warming is making is worse than before (period cycles are a worry - you only need 1!)


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