Despite predictions of a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic, a combination of factors, including unprecedented rainfall in the Sahara Desert, a shift in African easterly waves, and unfavorable atmospheric conditions, has resulted in an unusually quiet hurricane season. While the season is not over yet, experts predict a possible return to normal activity in the coming weeks.
Hurricane Ernesto, now a Category 1 storm, poses a threat to the East Coast with dangerous surf and rip currents. The storm, which previously caused significant damage in Puerto Rico and Bermuda, is expected to make landfall in Newfoundland on Monday.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Debby is causing significant rainfall and flooding across the Mid-Atlantic states and Upstate New York. Meanwhile, a new tropical wave is forming in the Atlantic, which could develop into a tropical depression by next week and potentially impact the Caribbean.
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the season, has already made landfall in the Caribbean, and experts are predicting an extraordinary hurricane season with a record number of storms, including potentially powerful category 3 or higher hurricanes. The NOAA attributes this to warm ocean temperatures and other factors, highlighting the impact of climate change on hurricane intensity.
