This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Get ready for an active hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting the greatest number of named storms this hurricane season since the forecasts began in 1998. NOAA expects above-normal hurricane activity this season, with 17 to 25 named storms including eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes of category 3, 4 or 5 strength, packing winds of 111 miles an hour or more.
Brace Yourself For An “extraordinary” Hurricane Season
Amy Green, Mother Jones
Wed, 05/29/2024 - 3:00am
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