because of the ocean conditions and weather, “this year, we expect stronger storms and longer than the average”.
The hurricane season in the Atlantic is expected to be extremely “active” and worse than expected, with between 7 to 11 hurricanes, were of the view Thursday, the weather service americans.
because of the ocean conditions and weather, “this year, we expect stronger storms, and longer than average,” explained Gerry Bell, head forecaster for the hurricanes at the united states Agency for ocean observation and atmospheric (NOAA).
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The NOAA, which had already warned in may that the Atlantic would experience a season 2020 probably “above normal”, has therefore revised its forecasts upwards.
The institution, which included between 13 and 19 storms, is now expecting the formation of between 19 and 25 tropical depressions, of which 7 to 11 could become hurricanes. Between three to six could reach category 3 or more, carrying winds of at least 178 km/h.
Already nine named storms
“This is one of the seasonal forecasts and the most active that NOAA had issued in the 22 years of existence”, said the secretary to the american Trade, Wilbur Ross.
The season lasts officially from 1 June to 30 November, with a peak in August and September. The annual average is six hurricanes, including three major.
It has already started, with nine named storms, including two hurricanes, which hit the southern United States and the Caribbean.
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