Federal forecasters are maintaining their prediction of a highly active Atlantic hurricane season due to near-record sea surface temperatures and the potential influence of La Nina, according to the latest update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The NOAA's updated hurricane outlook indicates that atmospheric and oceanic conditions have created a scenario for an exceptionally active hurricane season that could be one of the most active on record. The season began with an early and intense start with Hurricane Beryl, the earliest category-5 Atlantic hurricane on record.
