Early Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Signals Active 2024 Hurricane Season

A small tropical disturbance has formed off Africa, marking an unusually early start to the hurricane season, with forecasters predicting a highly active year due to warmer Atlantic temperatures.

• A tropical disturbance has emerged in the Atlantic, the first of the 2024 season, indicating an early start to what is expected to be a very active hurricane season.
• Forecasters note the disturbance has a low chance of development but serves as a reminder of the upcoming season, which could see a record number of storms.
• Sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic are significantly higher than usual, contributing to expectations of an active hurricane season.
• Early predictions suggest the Atlantic could experience up to 33 named storms this year, potentially exhausting the standard list of storm names.
• The formation of a La Niña later this year could further enhance hurricane activity by reducing wind shear and increasing low pressure in the hurricane formation regions.

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