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The official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is on June 1. Many forecasters have warned of an extremely active season due to an expected La Niña. In 2024, the National Hurricane Center will unveil an updated forecast cone that will include inland watches and warnings.
From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine. If you live or work near the Atlantic or Gulf coasts, listen up: Some scientists are predicting this year’s hurricane season will be extremely active. They include Ryan Truchelut, the chief meteorologist at Weather Tiger in Tallahassee, Florida, who recently spoke with Living […]