Record Warm Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Raise Concern of Above-Average Hurricane Season

NOAA and other forecasters have significantly raised predictions for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, now expecting up to 21 named storms.
Key factors are record warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and the development of El Niño conditions.
The peak months of hurricane season still lie ahead from August to October.
Forecasters warn the public to prepare for the heightened risk of dangerous storm impacts.
Climate change is contributing to warmer oceans and more destructive hurricanes over time.