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Government forecasters issued one of the most concerning Atlantic hurricane forecasts on record. National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center said Thursday that there is an 85% chance of an above-average 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, compared to a 5% chance that it will be below normal.
"This season is looking to be an extraordinary one," said Rick Spinrad, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters say a likely La Niña pattern coupled with warm sea-surface temperatures would lead to an"extraordinary" hurricane season. While ocean temperatures play a significant factor in storm development, reduced wind shear can also play a role. Forecasters say La Niña generally eases wind shear in the North Atlantic, making the environment more conducive for hurricanes.
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