| Parameter | Below-normal | Near-normal | Above-normal | |-----------|--------------|-------------|---------------| | Named storms | ≤10 | 11–15 | ≥16 | | Hurricanes | ≤5 | 6–8 | ≥9 | | Major hurricanes | ≤2 | 3–4 | ≥5 | | Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) | ≤70 | 70–120 | ≥120 |
The air changes first. It becomes heavy, viscous—a blanket of humidity that settles over the tropics like a held breath. For millions of people living along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf Coast, the arrival of summer doesn’t just mean barbecues and beach trips; it marks the beginning of a distinct, anxious calendar within a calendar. It is . hurrican season
The dates for hurricane season vary by region, though they generally align with the months when ocean temperatures are warmest. Runs from June 1 to November 30 . | Parameter | Below-normal | Near-normal | Above-normal
In recent years, the script of hurricane season has been rewritten. The science is clear: a warming planet is altering the nature of these storms. In recent years, the script of hurricane season