Experts are predicting an above-normal hurricane season with a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes. The forecast is driven by record warm tropical Atlantic water temperatures and the expected transition into a La Nina pattern, which typically results in less wind shear and allows for storm development.
The entire Atlantic and Gulf Coast seaboards are at risk, with potential landfall locations dependent on various factors such as storm formation and movement patterns. The concern is heightened by the saturated ground in many areas, increasing the risk of flooding if hit by major storms.
