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07/05/2024, 4:00 am EDT

TC Season Forecast Numbers Increase. Hurricanes (13) and Major Hurricanes (6) 2nd Highest on Record

The Climate Impact Company North Atlantic basin seasonal activity forecast is updated. The seasonal activity forecast has increased dramatically propelled by the very warm North Atlantic basin and neutral ENSO to weak La Nina climate ahead. The activity forecast now indicates 24 tropical storms, 13 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index is revised sharply upward to 232. The ACE index projection is second highest on record, trailing only 2005 (245).

07/03/2024, 6:18 am EDT

Western Heatwave is Immense!

In the West, an expanding heatwave has developed. Excessive Heat Warnings cover most of California. The warning is valid through the weekend. Heat Advisories are posted for San Francisco and Los Angeles coastal areas. An Excessive Heat Watch is posted for Phoenix, AZ, Reno, NV, and Eastern Washington where excessive heat is likely to develop.

07/02/2024, 12:53 pm EDT

La Nina Development Remains On Hold

The eastern equatorial Pacific has warmed. The Nino34 SSTA has returned close to the El Nino threshold. In the subsurface equatorial Pacific Ocean east of the Dateline, the cool anomaly which peaked in April and implied La Nina development ahead has lost considerable intensity.

07/02/2024, 12:15 pm EDT

Beryl: Texas Preparations Warranted!

Category-5 Major Hurricane Beryl is confidently forecast to mover west to west-northwest across the Caribbean Sea through the next 60-72 hours. Forecast confidence lowers during and after passage of the Yucatan Peninsula. However, a turn more northwesterly to impact the Texas Coast on Sunday is an increasing risk!