{"id":152141,"date":"2022-05-24T12:56:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T16:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=152141"},"modified":"2022-05-24T12:56:34","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T16:56:34","slug":"noaa-predicts-above-normal-2022-atlantic-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2022-atlantic-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"NOAA predicts above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NOAA: Forecasters at NOAA\u2019s Climate Prediction Center<\/a>, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year \u2014 which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA\u2019s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.<\/p>

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For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.<\/p>\n

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A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.<\/span>\u00a0(NOAA)<\/span><\/p>
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\u201cEarly preparation and understanding your risk is key to being hurricane resilient and climate-ready,\u201d said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. \u201cThroughout the hurricane season, NOAA experts will work around-the-clock to provide early and accurate forecasts and warnings that communities in the path of storms can depend on to stay informed.\u201d<\/p>

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The increased activity anticipated this hurricane season is attributed to several climate factors, including the ongoing\u00a0La Ni\u00f1a<\/a>\u00a0that is likely to persist throughout the hurricane season, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon. An enhanced west African monsoon supports stronger African Easterly Waves, which seed many of the strongest and longest lived hurricanes during most seasons. The way in which climate change impacts the strength and frequency of tropical cyclones is a continuous area of study for NOAA scientists.<\/p>\n

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A summary graphic showing an alphabetical list of the 2022 Atlantic tropical cyclone names as selected by the World Meteorological Organization. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30.<\/span>\u00a0(NOAA)<\/span><\/p>
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\u201cAs we reflect on another potentially busy hurricane season, past storms\u00a0\u2014 such as Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the New York metro area ten years ago\u00a0\u2014 remind us that the impact of one storm can be felt for years,\u201d said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. \u201cSince Sandy, NOAA\u2019s forecasting accuracy has continued to improve, allowing us to better predict the impacts of major hurricanes to lives and livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, NOAA has enhanced the following products and services this hurricane season:<\/p>

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