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Did climate change drive 2020's epic hurricane season? It's complicated.
By Sarah Gibbens
Theta Forms as Season's 29th Named Storm, Breaking a Record (Published 2020)
By Maria Cramer
In 2020, Record-Breaking Hurricanes Arrived Early--and Often
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Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
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Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
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The current Atlantic sea surface temperature anomaly pattern matches up almost perfectly with the May sea surface temperature pattern historically associated with busy Atlantic #hurricane seasons. pic.twitter.com/R21L56A1Ii
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NOAA maintains high probability (77%) for #LaNina conditions to develop by Atlantic #hurricane season peak (August-October). La Nina typically increases Atlantic hurricane activity by reducing vertical wind shear. NOAA also has a great ENSO blog:
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The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Has the Most Named Storms on Record
By Theresa Machemer