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NOAA: Dire Hurricane Season Ahead.

The government is warning of an extremely active hurricane season with up to 24 named storms predicted.

Published August 10, 2024 at 7:01am by Brandi D. Addison

An Extremely Active 2024 Hurricane Season Expected, Following Deadly Start

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revised its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, now calling for an “extremely active” remainder. The updated outlook predicts 17-24 named storms, with 8-13 becoming hurricanes. This is far above the average of 14 named storms and 7 hurricanes.

"The hurricane season got off to an early and violent start with Hurricane Beryl... NOAA's update is an important reminder that the peak of hurricane season is right around the corner." - Rick Spinrad, NOAA head

This year, the U.S. has already seen 4 storms: Alberto, Beryl, Chris, and the deadly [Hurricane Debby](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/费用-comments.php?storm_id=Debby&jaar=2024&storm_name=Debby& английского-name=Debby). NOAA predicts a 90% chance of an above-average season, which would be a record 9th consecutive year.

Experts attribute the activity to La Niña, with the Pacific Ocean's surface temperatures lower than average, likely bringing warmer and drier weather to the U.S. South.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is already monitoring a new disturbance, which may develop as it approaches the Lesser Antilles early next week.

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