Coverage dated August 9, 2023

NOAA doubles the chances for a nasty Atlantic hurricane season due to hot ocean, tardy El Nino

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NOAA increased the chance for an above average storm season to 60%, which is twice the agency's May forecast.

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News West 9
NOAA doubles the chances for a nasty Atlantic hurricane season due to hot ocean, tardy El Nino (opens News West 9)
Published Aug 9, 2023
News West 9's feed description
NOAA increased the chance for an above average storm season to 60%, which is twice the agency's May forecast.
WFLA
NOAA predicts ‘above-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season in updated outlook (opens WFLA)
Published Aug 9, 2023
WFLA's feed description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is now calling for an “above-normal” 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, citing record-warm sea surface temperatures.
NBC4 Washington
NOAA predicts ‘above-average' 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season in updated forecast (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Aug 9, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The briefing will discuss the atmospheric and oceanic conditions that will likely influence the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30.
Wall Street Journal
Atlantic Hurricane Season Prediction Increased to ‘Above Normal,’ NOAA Says (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
This year’s hurricane season, which typically runs from June to the end of November, has been difficult to predict, climate scientists said.
ABC 7 New York
NOAA increases likelihood of above-normal Atlantic hurricane season (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Aug 9, 2023
ABC 7 New York's feed description
The likelihood of greater activity has risen due to record-warm sea surface temperatures.
NPR
Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says (opens NPR)
Published Aug 9, 2023
NPR's feed description
The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Boston Globe
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA says; record warm sea temperatures cited (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 9, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is now predicting “an above-normal level of activity” during the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season, the agency said Thursday.
KHOU Houston
NOAA doubles the chances for a nasty Atlantic hurricane (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Aug 9, 2023
KHOU Houston's feed description
NOAA gave two reasons for the projected increased activity.
Tampa Bay Times
NOAA forecasters increase chance of ‘above-normal’ hurricane season (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is now predicting a 60% chance of an above-average hurricane season.
FOX 35 Orlando
Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Aug 9, 2023
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that ar…
NBC News
NOAA updates hurricane forecast to 'above normal' heading into peak months (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 9, 2023
NBC News's feed description
NOAA’s initial forecast, released in May, predicted a 40% chance of a “near-normal” hurricane season.
CBS News
2023 Atlantic hurricane outlook worsens as ocean temperatures hit record highs, forecasters say (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.
WSVN Miami
NOAA doubles the chances for a nasty Atlantic hurricane season due to hot ocean, tardy El Nino - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Aug 9, 2023
WSVN Miami's feed description
Record hot ocean temperatures and a tardy El Nino are doubling the chances of a nasty Atlantic hurricane season this summer and fall, the National
UPI
NOAA predicts above-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season activity (opens UPI)
Published Aug 9, 2023
UPI's feed description
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center Thursday upgraded the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to an above-normal level of activity.
WWL New Orleans
NOAA heightens hurricane season prediction to 'above normal' (opens WWL New Orleans)
Published Aug 9, 2023
WWL New Orleans's feed description
Record-setting warm sea temperatures increase likelihood of greater hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

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