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Less than two months before the official start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Climatologist Dale Destin is predicting an active season.<\/p>

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His forecast predicts 21 named storms and 9 hurricanes, 4 of which will become major storms. \u201cRecall that the accumulated cyclone energy index (ACE) is the universally accepted metric used to classify the overall activity of a hurricane season.<\/p>\n

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The ACE forecast for this year is 182, 30 above the threshold for an active season, based on 1991-2020 data.<\/p>

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\u201cA super hyperactive season is also possible. There is a 36 percent chance of the ACE exceeding 223. Further, there is a 49 percent chance of more than 19 named storms; 30 percent chance of more than 11 hurricanes and 29 percent chance of more than 6 major hurricanes,\u201d the acting director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office said.<\/p>

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If his prediction is accurate, the 2022 season will become the \u201cthird most active since 2017, in terms of ACE, and tied with 1998 for the 10th most active on record dating back to 1851. It would also tie 2021 for the third highest number of named storms\u201d.<\/p>\n

While predictions from experts will vary, Destin is advising the public to begin preparations ahead of the 1st June start of the hurricane season.<\/p>

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\u201cAccording to other forecasts surveyed, the consensus is for an ACE of 161, 19 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes, a busy and active season. This is generally consistent with my forecast but with a notable 21 less ACE. However, regardless of the forecast, you should always be well prepared each season, as it only takes one hurricane to ruin your year and or life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main reason for the above normal forecasts is the current La Ni\u00f1a, which should last into the first half of the hurricane season and maintain favourable conditions for tropical cyclone formation even beyond August, into the peak of the hurricane season,\u201d said Destin.<\/p>

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He cautions that while the official Atlantic hurricane season has standard start and end dates, it is not unheard of for hurricanes to develop before June or past the 30th November end of the season.<\/p>

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