La Niña's Arrival Set to Amplify 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

As El Niño fades, forecasters predict a swift transition to La Niña, heightening hurricane risks and altering U.S. weather patterns.

La Niña, characterized by cooler Pacific waters, is likely to form by late summer, with an 85% chance of emerging by fall.
The climate pattern is expected to intensify Atlantic hurricane activity, potentially matching the severe seasons of 2020 and 2021.
Above-average temperatures are forecast across most of the U.S., with the Northeast and Southwest facing the hottest conditions.
La Niña's impact extends beyond hurricanes, potentially exacerbating drought conditions in the U.S. Southwest and influencing global weather patterns.
Climate scientists warn that the rapid shift from El Niño to La Niña could lead to a prolonged phase, affecting seasonal weather well into winter.