Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes

The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday, forecasting between five and nine major storms that could become hurricanes. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137112
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Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes

WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead 

05 Aug 2022

As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National  Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to monitor the conditions which impact cyclonic activity, according to the UN weather agency, WMO, on Friday.  

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WMO warns of up to seven major hurricanes in North Atlantic in 2024

WMO warns of up to seven major hurricanes in North Atlantic in 2024

24 May 2024

The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this would mark the ninth consecutive year of anomalies.

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Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season

28 Aug 2020

Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on Friday, the day after it made landfall on the US Gulf Coast.