Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, is set to hit Jamaica, threatening catastrophic damage. Record-breaking ocean temperatures fuel the storm, posing a danger to the Caribbean islands. As the region braces for impact, calls for better financing to combat climate change grow louder.
Meteorologists are predicting an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season due to high ocean temperatures and La Niña conditions. A 85% chance of above-normal activity is forecasted, with 17 to 25 named storms expected. Factors contributing to this increase include high Atlantic ocean temperatures, La Niña conditions, and weaker trade winds.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted to be highly active, with CSU researchers predicting a record-breaking 11 hurricanes. Factors like warm sea temperatures and La Niña conditions contribute to this outlook. Phil Klotzbach notes similarities to past active seasons. Landfall probabilities are highest for the U.S. Gulf Coast and Caribbean.
