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More: Hurricane season could be a doozy AccuWeather 2024 hurricane season forecast. Here's the AccuWeather forecast for the upcoming season: 20-25 named storms. 8-12 hurricanes. 4-7 major hurricanes
Overall, there is an 85% chance that North Carolina will be affected by a named tropical storm in 2024. From 1880 to 2020, the average likelihood of the state being affected by a named storm was 68%,
On May 22, UKMO published their forecast for the 2024 season, calling for 22 named storms, 12 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes, and an ACE index of 212 units. [15] One day later, NOAA published their hurricane season prediction, forecasting an above-average season of 17–25 named storms, 8–13 hurricanes, and 4–7 major hurricanes with an ...
For 2024, NOAA predicted 17 to 25 named storms and 8 to 13 hurricanes. “We ended up with 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes, so right in the middle,” he said.
The North Carolina State Climate Office at North Carolina State University reported that its Mount Mitchell weather station recorded 24.41 in (620 mm) of rainfall. The office referred to the total as "off the charts", comparing it to 16.5 in (420 mm) of rainfall being a once-in-1,000-year flood for the area.
– Hurricane Rafael re-intensifies to Category 3 strength over water, about 275 mi (440 km) north-northeast of Progreso, Yucatán; it simultaneously reaches its peak intensity, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 956 mbar (28.23 inHg).
Of those, 8 to 13 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).
"This is the highest prediction for hurricanes that (Colorado State University) has ever issued with their April outlook." The 2024 hurricane season could be busy. Here's what to expect in North ...