Tropical storms Bret and Cindy hit eastern Caribbean islands simultaneously in rare June occurrence

Tropical Storm Bret brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern Caribbean islands like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as it moved through the region.
Over 120 people sought shelter in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to Bret, while Saint Lucia closed schools and public facilities.
Tropical Storm Cindy formed behind Bret, marking the first time two named storms have spun simultaneously in the Atlantic in June since record-keeping began in 1851.
Sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic basin were warm enough to fuel the formation of multiple storms, indicating an active hurricane season may be ahead.
The impacts of climate change, including warmer ocean temperatures, are projected to lead to wetter and more intense hurricanes in the Atlantic.