Summary
Meteorologists from AccuWeather have reminded the public that the Atlantic hurricane season, which lasts until the end of November, is expected to become more active after a quiet start. Two current hurricanes, Humberto and Imelda, are causing dangerous conditions along some parts of the U.S. East Coast and are also affecting Bermuda. Forecasters continue to monitor other potential storm developments.
Key Facts
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- NOAA predicted between 13 and 19 named storms this year, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes.
- So far this season, there have been nine named storms.
- Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda are currently Category 1 storms with 80 mph winds.
- The Fujiwhara Effect is occurring, where the two hurricanes interact and influence each other's paths.
- Humberto's presence helped pull Imelda away from the U.S. East Coast.
- Bermuda has a hurricane warning due to Hurricane Imelda.
- Two more areas in the Atlantic might see tropical storm development soon.
