2020 could be one of the most active hurricane seasons ever, forecasters say

[Zorro]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the chance of an above-normal Atlantic season is now 85 percent. We could even run out of storm names.

Meteorologists are using phrases like “extremely active” and “above-normal” and “historical” to describe the latest forecasts for the Atlantic storm season.

What they’re really saying is: this hurricane season could be very bad.

Two of the leading hurricane forecasters — Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center — released updated forecasts this week that predict a hyperactive and potentially dangerous storm season for the rest of this pandemic-stricken year.

“We do expect this to be one of the stronger seasons in the historical record,” said Gerry Bell, the center’s lead hurricane forecaster, on Thursday.

https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2020/08/06/latest-storm-season-forecast-10-hurricanes-in-the-next-four-months/

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1. Two storms in the NE by August is a lot.

That area usually gets less than 1.

The NHC map is quiet right now. Hopefully it stays that way.

[NutmegYankee]

2. Oh joy!

Having had my power knocked out and my DSL Line torn from the house, I can’t wait for the next opportunity to exercise my generator.

[fleur-de-lisa]

3. Of course.

[smirkymonkey]

4. All I can say is that I am glad we are in good hands.