Experts at Colorado State University released their predictions for the 2021
Atlantic hurricane season, and they anticipate another active year. They point
towards either a weak La Niña or neutral conditions being in control for a good
part of the remaining year. The atmosphere in combination with warm subtropical
sea temperatures could lead to the production of 17 named storms, 8 hurricanes
and 4 major hurricanes.
The part of the forecast that sticks out as a concern are the probabilities of
impacts by the tropical systems. The annual report says Florida has around a
45% chance of seeing major impacts, up from the average of 31%. The entire U.S.
coastline has a 69% chance of seeing a major impact, which is above the century
average of 52%.
Years that have had similar developments are 1996, 2001, 2008, 2011 & 2017.
The 1996 season was a big impact year for the Carolinas. 2017 was a big impact
year for both Texas and Florida. To see the entire report: CLICK HERE
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