NOAA Predicts One of the Busiest Atlantic Hurricane Seasons on Record

Updated forecast calls for 17 to 24 named storms, with up to 13 hurricanes expected as peak season approaches.

Forecasters highlight near-record sea surface temperatures and potential La Niña conditions as key factors.
This season could mark the ninth consecutive year of above-normal hurricane activity.
The earliest Category-5 hurricane on record, Beryl, set the tone for an active season.
Tropical Storm Debby is currently impacting the Carolinas with significant effects.
NOAA urges preparedness as the most intense period of the season nears.