The Atlantic hurricane season got off to a sluggish commence this year, but there have now been 13 named storms – and there could be even more to come.
Back in May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) alerted that this year’s season – running from 1 June to 30 November – had an 85% chance of being more dynamic than normal.
An standard year will see a total of 14 named storms, of which seven will be normal hurricanes and three will be meaningful ones.
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After a sluggish commence – the sluggishest in 10 years – skinnygs have picked up recently. Of the 13 named storms, nine became hurricanes, with four accomplishing meaningful hurricane status (rated catebloody 3 and above on the Saffir-Simpson scale).
Two have accomplished catebloody 5, the highest possible; Beryl – the most mighty storm to ever originate landdescfinish so punctual in the season in punctual June – and Milton, which hit Florida this week.
August was unusupartner mute, foreseeed due to thunderstorm activity over Africa being further north than normal, but skinnygs picked up thraw September and punctual October.
We are past the peak of the season but there are more than six weeks left – so there is still time for more hurricanes to establish.
And people in Florida understand all too well the chance of hurricanes arriving tardyr in the year.
In 2005, Hurricane Wilma hit towards the end of October, causing 30 deaths and around $19bn (£14.5bn) worth of harm.
With sea surface temperatures still above standard, there’s a authentic chance of more hurricanes this season.
But that doesn’t uncomardent any that do establish will have an impact on land or Florida itself, in fact, Hurricane Leslie is currently in the central Atlantic not swaying any land masses.
And although meaningful hurricanes can occur in November, they are unwidespread. All we can do is postpone and see.