FIRST ALERT: Colorado State predicts very active 2024 hurricane season

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - By the numbers, the 2024 hurricane season will be the most aggressive forecast since Colorado State University started releasing an annual outlook.

CSU’s 2024 outlook calls for an extremely active hurricane season with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. Colorado State has never predicted more than 19 named storms or 9 hurricanes in its initial forecast.

An average hurricane season typically produces 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 of which are a category 3 or higher.

The combination of record warm Atlantic water temperatures and an upcoming La Nina weather pattern has prompted the highest numbers on record.

The U.S. hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 with a peak on September 10. Here’s a look at the list of names for the 2024 hurricane season.

Colorado State will release an updated outlook on June 11.

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