Experts at Colorado State University have updated their predictions for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, indicating that it could be more severe than initially thought. They point out that average surface temperatures in the Atlantic tropical and Caribbean hurricane development regions are near record highs. The presence of Hurricane Beryl also suggests an unusually active season ahead.
Their analysis suggests a significantly higher than average chance of major hurricanes hitting the U.S. mainland and the Caribbean. These predictions already account for Hurricanes Alberto, Beryl, and Chris. The updated forecast includes 25 named storms, an increase of two from the forecasts released in April and June of the previous year.
Additionally, the forecast now includes six major hurricanes, an increase from the five that were predicted during the same period. This suggests that the upcoming hurricane season could be more intense and potentially more destructive than initially anticipated.
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