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NOAA forecasts extraordinarily busy Atlantic hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season features an unprecedented combination of air and ocean conditions, and is likely to be extremely active, according to the U.S. government's official seasonal outlook released this morning. Why it matters: Hurricanes are nature's largest and most expensive storms, and the odds of a U.S. landfall during an above average season may be generally higher this year. • "This season is looking to be an extraordinary one in a number of ways," said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator Rick Spinrad in a press conference. By the numbers: The NOAA is ... (full story)