Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, with forecasters predicting one of the most active seasons on record. Multiple outlets are confident that this season will be above average, with NOAA's official forecast calling for up to 25 named storms, compared to the average of 14. Of these storms, 13 could potentially become hurricanes, while the average is 7.
The forecasters attribute the expected intensity of the season to the presence of La Nina, a cooler ocean circulation in the Pacific. La Nina's influence on the jet stream can redirect storm paths to the north, reducing wind shear in the Atlantic and creating favorable conditions for storm development.
