Subtropical Storm Theta Makes 2020 Busiest Hurricane Season On Record
4 years, 1 month ago

Subtropical Storm Theta Makes 2020 Busiest Hurricane Season On Record

NPR  

Subtropical Storm Theta Makes 2020 Busiest Hurricane Season On Record Enlarge this image toggle caption National Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center A history-making storm is gaining momentum over the middle of the Atlantic. Monday, Subtropical Storm Theta became the 29th named storm of the year, surpassing the 28 storms of 2005 and making the 2020 hurricane season the busiest on record. Sponsor Message Theta was named after the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet, which forecasters turn to when they run out of regular-season names. The World Meteorological Organization sets a total of 21 alphabetical names for each hurricane season, with each name used only once every six years.

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Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update

The Independent  

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How this hurricane season compares to others, in charts
5 months, 1 week ago

How this hurricane season compares to others, in charts

CNN  

CNN — Forecasters predicted an abnormally active Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, estimating as many as 24 named storms forming from June through November. This map displays data collected by satellites that shows how much different those temperatures are from normal, with darker shades representing either warmer or cooler surface temperature differences, according to NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program. As …

A super-charged hurricane season is brewing – here's what it might look like
7 months ago

A super-charged hurricane season is brewing – here's what it might look like

BBC  

A super-charged hurricane season is brewing – here's what it might look like Getty Images Forecasters are predicting that 2024's hurricane season could be among the most active on record. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of what could be classed as "super hurricane seasons", like the one in 2020. Several hurricanes and typhoons already satisfy the criteria for hypothetical …

Stormy repeat: NOAA predicts busy Atlantic hurricane season
2 years, 7 months ago

Stormy repeat: NOAA predicts busy Atlantic hurricane season

Associated Press  

Federal meteorologists are forecasting a record-shattering seventh straight unusually busy Atlantic hurricane season. This hurricane season “is going to be similar to last year and given that you need only one bad storm to dramatically affect your life, if you fail to plan around this outlook, you’re planning to fail,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad told The Associated Press Tuesday. “You …

US forecasters predict record hurricanes for 7th straight year
2 years, 7 months ago

US forecasters predict record hurricanes for 7th straight year

Al Jazeera  

Federal meteorologists in the United States are forecasting another record-shattering Atlantic hurricane season, for the seventh consecutive year. This hurricane season “is going to be similar to last year and given that you need only one bad storm to dramatically affect your life, if you fail to plan around this outlook, you’re planning to fail,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad told …

Another extreme hurricane season is officially over. Here’s what we learned
3 years ago

Another extreme hurricane season is officially over. Here’s what we learned

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Tuesday and while the number of named storms did …

Atlantic Hurricane season to be busier than first thought, forecasters predict 15-21 storms
3 years, 4 months ago

Atlantic Hurricane season to be busier than first thought, forecasters predict 15-21 storms

India Today  

After a record start, followed by a near-silent July, the Atlantic hurricane season looks like it will be busier than meteorologists predicted a few months ago. A reduction in high level cross winds, normal to slightly warmer sea temperatures, increased rains in Africa where seeds of stronger storms start, a possible cooling of the central Pacific and a general period …

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Begun. Here Are The 21 Storm Names
3 years, 6 months ago

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Begun. Here Are The 21 Storm Names

NPR  

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Begun. Here Are The 21 Storm Names Enlarge this image toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP Gerald Herbert/AP The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins Tuesday, June 1, and the National Hurricane Center has designated 21 storm names for the six-month period ending Nov. 30. Last year's record number of storms used up the 21 names …

Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season
3 years, 7 months ago

Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season

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Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season Enlarge this image toggle caption Screenshot by NPR/National Hurricane Center Screenshot by NPR/National Hurricane Center Hurricane season in the Atlantic is off to an early start for the seventh consecutive year with subtropical storm Ana forming near Bermuda Saturday. Sponsor Message The 2021 hurricane season in the Atlantic will …

Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020

Associated Press  

The Atlantic hurricane season will be busier than normal, but it’s unlikely to be as crazy as 2020’s record-shattering year, meteorologists said Thursday. Since 1990, a typical season sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes — a climate normal that has increased in recent decades. About half the years in the last decade have had named storms …

Expect An Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year
3 years, 7 months ago

Expect An Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year

NPR  

Expect An Above Average Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year Enlarge this image toggle caption Luis Perez/AFP via Getty Images Luis Perez/AFP via Getty Images We're likely to see an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency says there's a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic …

Abnormally active storm season predicted in US with at least eight hurricanes on the way
3 years, 8 months ago

Abnormally active storm season predicted in US with at least eight hurricanes on the way

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Forecasters are predicting another …

The 2021 Hurricane Season Won't Use Greek Letters For Storms
3 years, 9 months ago

The 2021 Hurricane Season Won't Use Greek Letters For Storms

NPR  

The 2021 Hurricane Season Won't Use Greek Letters For Storms Enlarge this image toggle caption National Hurricane Center via AP National Hurricane Center via AP The 2020 hurricane season was so prolific that the National Hurricane Center used up its roster of 21 alphabetized storm names. For example, Graham says, with Hurricane Zeta — the sixth letter of the Greek …

30 named storms: Record hurricane season comes to a close
4 years ago

30 named storms: Record hurricane season comes to a close

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A record-setting Atlantic hurricane season that saw the highest number of named storms officially came to a close Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season set multiple records while producing a record 30 named storms. Klotzbach said of those 12 named storms, six made landfall at hurricane strength, tying the record …

Tropical Storm Eta floods already drenched Florida cities
4 years, 1 month ago

Tropical Storm Eta floods already drenched Florida cities

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A deluge of rain from Tropical Storm Eta caused flooding Monday across South Florida’s most densely populated urban areas, stranding cars, flooding businesses, and swamping entire neighborhoods with fast-rising water that had no place to drain. Elsewhere, forecasters announced that Subtropical Storm Theta, a record-breaking 29th named storm of the 2020 hurricane season, had formed far …

Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek
4 years, 3 months ago

Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek

Associated Press  

The Atlantic’s record-breaking “crazy” hurricane season got a bizarre European remake Friday as forecasters ran out of traditional names and trotted out the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha. Tropical Storm Wilfred, the last of traditional names, officially formed little more than an hour before Alpha, prompting the hurricane center to tweet “get out the Greek alphabet.” And they quickly …

Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek
4 years, 3 months ago

Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Atlantic’s record-breaking “crazy” hurricane …

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