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Alfredo Salce records footage of the auto shop he works at nearly under water on Colwell Lane in Conshohocken, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us, and forecasters say expect a busy one. Researchers warn 17 named storms, eight of which will likely develop hurricane winds, could hit in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Carribean Sea.
Jhordanne Jones, who co-authored Colorado State University’s hurricane forecast, said there is a bit of a silver lining this year.
“On the good side, we don’t expect it to be as bad or as active as 2020,” Jones said. “We will definitely see at least one, two or four major hurricanes. But perhaps not as impactful as 2020.”
Boosted by climate change, the coming hurricane season is expected to be more furious than usual. We need both long-term solutions and short-term preparations.
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