Above-normal tropical cyclone activity is expected again this hurricane season, according to the forecasts from NOAA and Colorado State University.
Believe it or not, hurricane season isAhead of each season, forecasts that include the number of named storms expected to occur in a season are released. These forecasts also include the number of hurricanes and major hurricanes expected.is any tropical storm or hurricane. Tropical depressionsOverall, Colorado State’s forecast suggests tropical cyclone development and activity will be above average in 2022.
’s forecast reflects numbers similar to the Colorado State forecast, with 14 to 21 named storms expected and around three to six major hurricanes. believes this season has a 65% chance of producing above average tropical development.A big factor in hurricane season forecasts is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation -- or the status of El Nino or La Nina. Through summer and fall of 2022, La Nina is forecast to continue. This will lead towind shear in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, which helps tropical cyclones develop and strengthen.
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