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NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season amid building El Niño

NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season amid building El Niño

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season to be less active than usual due to the strengthening El Niño weather pattern. They predict there will be 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 becoming hurricanes.

Key Facts

  • NOAA issued a forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season.
  • There is a 55% chance the season will be below normal in activity.
  • Between 8 and 14 named storms are expected.
  • Of these, 3 to 6 storms may turn into hurricanes.
  • The forecast is linked to the development of a strong El Niño.
  • El Niño is a climate pattern that can reduce hurricane formation over the Atlantic.
  • The prediction aims to help people prepare for the season.
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