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  1. Supercharged September: Atlantic #hurricane season to intensify dramatically

    As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its peak, #AccuWeather meteorologists warn of a dramatic surge in #TropicalStorms and #hurricanes, potentially rivaling the record-breaking activity of 2020.

    By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior content editor

    Published Aug 22, 2024

    "A surge of hurricanes and tropical storms will shatter the silence across the Atlantic Ocean less than three weeks before the peak of hurricane season.

    "Dry, dusty air kept most tropical activity across the Atlantic at bay throughout most of August, with Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Ernesto being the two exceptions. However, a major shift in the weather pattern will soon blow the doors wide open for a frenzy of tropical activity to unfold.

    "'I think things could get very active potentially very quickly here as soon as that dry air goes away,' AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said, 'We could see a parade of storms.' This dramatic increase in activity will start at the end of August and persist throughout September.

    "September hurricane forecast

    "Between six and 10 tropical systems are predicted for September, according to AccuWeather meteorologists, a similar to the pace of the record-breaking 2020 hurricane season which had 10 September storms.

    "'There’s a possibility that we could see multiple tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic basin on the same day,' DaSilva added."

    Read more:
    accuweather.com/en/hurricane/s

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