The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday released its forecast for the 2024 season, which starts June 1, calling for a more active than normal season — thanks in large part to the off-the-charts high temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean.
NOAA just released its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic #hurricane season and everything points to a lot of storms, with 4-7 of them becoming major storms.
WaPo: This hurricane season could be among the worst in decades, NOAA warns
The NOAA outlook calls for 17 to 25 tropical storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes and 4 to 7 “major” hurricanes and is the most aggressive May prediction the agency has made.
Hello 👀 it’s a little early but we are already watching the tropics. A very small chance (10%) of tropical development for a little wave in the central Atlantic. Wind shear values remain high though making formation unlikely. #Hurricane Season starts June 1. First name: #Alberto
Flagler's railroad was hit by the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, and resulted in this scene... Category 5. Great summary of the hurricane at the NOAA.
"The tracks of the Florida East Coast Railroad were completely destroyed where they crossed between islands and were shifted bodily off their roadbed over long stretches on the Keys. An 11-car train, sent to Lower Matecumbe Key in an effort to rescue inhabitants, was washed from the tracks and only the locomotive withstood the force of wind and tide. "
‘Alarming’ #Ocean#Temperatures Suggest This #Hurricane Season Will Be a Daunting One
An early forecast from one set of experts sees an above-average #hurricaneseason that may rival the busiest years on record.