Forecasters expect limited Atlantic storms this hurricane season as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches
As Tropical Storm Bertha approaches, forecasters are weighing competing factors that will shape this hurricane season. El Niño conditions are expected to suppress the total number of Atlantic storms, but unusually warm ocean temperatures increase the potential for more destructive storms. This creates a season of mixed signals where fewer storms could still deliver significant damage.
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What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along
Despite El Niño conditions potentially reducing the total number of Atlantic storms this hurricane season, forecasters warn that unusually warm ocean temperatures still pose a significant risk for destructive storms. As Tropical Storm Bertha moves along the coast, the combination of these competing weather patterns creates uncertainty about the season's overall severity.
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