June 1, 2021
Today is the first day of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
The name Ana has already been crossed off the list. Tropical Storm Ann formed on May 22 northeast of Bermuda but then weakened to a depression and dissipated.
For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected. NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Temperatures reached a peak of 106 degrees in California on Monday
The record-setting heat is expected to expand throughout much of the region Tuesday
The West Coast heat comes as the Northeast dries off from a wet Memorial Day weekend
Temperatures are expected to return to the 70s in New York during the week and reach summer temperatures next weekend
2021 Hurricane Season: NOAA Unveils Predictions For Atlantic - Charlotte, NC - According to forecasters, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-normal, with up to five major hurricanes.