What to Expect with This Year's Atlantic Hurricane Season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season, predicting below average activity.
According to NOAA, there will be 8 to 14 named storms, with three to six becoming hurricanes. El Niño plays a significant role in shaping hurricane seasons.
When an El Niño event occurs, warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific lead to suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic.