Colorado State University hurricane researchers are now predicting an above average hurricane season, instead of slightly below average. Alex DesRosiers says record warm sea surface temperatures prompted the revision.
“We are now expecting 18 named storms, nine hurricanes, four of which could become major hurricanes a category three or higher intensity,” said DesRosiers.
The updated forecast is an increase from the 15 named storms predicted on June 1st.
Researchers say there’s more uncertainty than usual due to conflicting signals between warmer than normal waters in the Atlantic and a robust El Nino expected for the peak of hurricane season. The height of the season is right around the corner. DesRosiers It’s a reason to prepare not to panic…
“And take the piece of mind into the peak hurricane season knowing that you know where you’re going to evacuate, you have everything that you need if you need to ride a storm out, and you are ready well before the cone ever looks at your community,” said DesRosiers.
DesRosiers said individuals who live in a coastal community should never let their guard down even if a below-average season is predicted.
“In any given year it just takes one storm to really threaten your community and put you in danger and potentially need to evacuate,” said DesRosiers.
So far for the 2023 season, there was a subtropical in January and three named tropical storms in June, Arlene, Bret, and Cindy.
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