Above-Normal 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted by NOAA

Key Points

* NOAA predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. * The season runs from June 1st to November 30th. * Forecasters expect 14 to 21 named storms, with 6 to 10 becoming hurricanes.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting an above-normal number of storms. The season officially begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th.

NOAA's forecasters predict 14 to 21 named storms, with 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. Of the hurricanes, 3 to 6 are expected to be major hurricanes, with winds exceeding 111 mph.

The outlook is based on several factors, including current sea surface temperatures, atmospheric conditions, and long-term climate trends. NOAA's forecasters also considered the recent history of hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin, which has been relatively quiet in recent years.

However, NOAA emphasizes that the outlook is just a prediction and that individual hurricanes are impossible to predict with certainty. Residents in coastal areas should always be prepared for the possibility of a hurricane and have an evacuation plan in place.