2024 Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA predicts an above-average hurricane season for 2024, with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. Several factors, including high ocean temperatures and La Niña, contribute to the forecast.

Summer Weather Forecast for 2024 in the United States

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a hotter-than-normal summer for almost every U.S. state, with the West and Northeast facing the highest chances of above-average temperatures. Drier conditions are also expected, potentially leading to drought in the West. A La Niña pattern by late summer may exacerbate these conditions.

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

CSU hurricane researchers predict an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season due to an impending La Niña, with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. Warm Atlantic waters and transitioning El Niño contribute to the forecast.

Upcoming Hurricane Season Forecast

The upcoming hurricane season is expected to be extremely active with above-average number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. Factors contributing to this forecast include record-breaking high temperatures in the Atlantic and a potential shift from El Niño to La Niña weather phenomena.