The 2024 Hurricane Season. The outlook was increased by two named storms and one hurricane. Warm water and lower wind shear are expected.
In an average atlantic hurricane season, there are 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes (storms reaching category 3 strength or higher). This year’s atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely active, putting tens of millions of americans in the eastern half of the country at risk from flooding and damaging winds.