National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Predicting an ‘unusual’ hurricane season This year, between 17 and 25 named tropical storms and eight to 13 hurricanes are expected, the most ever predicted before the season.
Between four and seven tropical storms are expected to strengthen into major hurricanes with winds exceeding 111 mph.
“This is going to be a great season.” Richard Spinrad said:NOAA Administrator.
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, but is most active from August to October.
Over the past few years, there has been an average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and just three major hurricanes.
According to NOAA, the dangerous forecast is due to a variety of factors, including record-warming water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, which provides more energy for the storm to develop.
NOAA climate scientists said a La Niña weather pattern expected in late summer will also spur hurricane development.
Weather patterns reduce vertical wind shear, or the difference in wind speed with height, making hurricanes more likely to form.
The increased chance of severe storms has New Yorkers on edge.
They recall that Hurricane Sandy claimed at least 44 lives in the city and caused $19 billion in economic damage.
Others are still traumatized by the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, which struck New York as a tropical storm in 2021 and flooded parts of Queens. Killed 13 people.
“We live in constant fear,” said Amrita Bhagwandin, 54, whose Hollis, Queens, home sustained $200,000 in damage from Ida and two of her neighbors died in the floodwaters. “We’re hopeful the city will make wise decisions about what happens here.”
April Report A Colorado State University study found that there is a 62% chance that a major hurricane will make landfall on the US mainland coast this year, up from the average forecast of 43%.
Aries dela Cruz, a spokeswoman for the city’s emergency management agency, said the agency was educating residents about the risks and evacuation procedures and had introduced messaging and notification services for those with basements who are particularly at risk of flooding.
He added OEM Recently Tested “Tiger dams” can be used to prevent flooding during extreme weather events.
“New York City Emergency Management works hard to prepare for hurricanes year-round and takes all forecasts seriously,” Dela Cruz said.
