The 2024 hurricane season, which officially began on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30, is shaping up to be a particularly active one. Forecasters at the National Weather Service, which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, anticipate between 17 and 25 named storms this year — well above the 30-year average of 14.4.
Scientists attribute the rise in intense storms, which include categories 4 and 5, to the growing impact of climate change, which is also driving sea level rise and worsening storm surge flooding.
