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

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