Hurricane Lee causes strong storm surge in northern Caribbean

Hurricane Lee causes strong storm surge in northern Caribbean

Hurricane Lee advanced through open waters in the northeastern Caribbean on Sunday night, unleashing intense waves on several islands as it regained strength and increased in size. The forecast does not predict the Category 3 storm will make landfall; instead, it expects it to remain over open waters through Friday. Additionally, on Sunday night, its … Read more

Forecasters now predict ‘above normal’ 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here’s why

Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has revised its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, and now forecasts an above-normal level of tropical cyclone activity. This change is attributed to unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, which offset the effects of the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific. The recent announcement marks … Read more

Major hurricanes expected to increase in 2023, researchers

Major hurricanes expected to increase in 2023, researchers

Researchers at the University of Arizona, who have successfully forecast hurricane activity since 2014, the 2023 hurricane season is expected to be very active after two relatively quiet years. The forecast calls for a total of nine hurricanes between June and November, five of them classified as “major” hurricanes. These major hurricanes have wind speeds … Read more

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