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Hurricane outlooks may be imperfect preparation guides
If you are a coastal resident or an inland dweller of a coastal state, you may be wondering how to plan for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Why it matters: Hurricanes are typically nature's costliest storms in the U.S., and some of the deadliest. • Outlooks for the upcoming season are foreboding, with mainstream forecasting groups calling for an extremely active to "hyperactive" season. • Climate change-related trends in these storms is also making them more dangerous, which heightens the stakes for forecasting. The big picture: Hurricane forecasters told Axios that even with near record storm numbers ... (full story)