Contributing factors include near-record warm ocean temperatures and less wind in the Atlantic
Just over a week from the official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stated that there is an 85% chance for an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season, and a 5% chance for a below-normal season, calling for the following:Forecasters credit this outlook to near-record warm ocean temperatures, lowered trade winds and less shear in the Atlantic, along with the development of La Niña...
La Niña often lowers wind shear in the tropics, and warmer ocean temperatures can lead to additional fuel for storm development. Officials also predict an above-normal African monsoon, which is responsible for producing waves of energy that come off the coast of Africa that can develop into tropical systems under the right conditions.calls for very active season: 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes & 5 major hurricanes.
Hurricane season officially runs through November 30. You can count on Your Weather Authority to keep you updated over the next several months!Meteorologist Mia Montgomery joined the KSAT Weather Authority Team in September 2022. As a Floresville native, Mia grew up in the San Antonio area and always knew that she wanted to return home. She previously worked as a meteorologist at KBTX in Bryan-College Station and is a fourth-generation Aggie.
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