The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season should have more storms than previously anticipated as conditions remain conducive, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) mid-season updated. “After a record-setting start, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season does not show any signs of relenting as it enters the peak months ahead,” a NOAA administrator said. Atlantic sea surface temperatures are not expected to be as warm as they were during the 2020 season, which had a record-breaking 30 storms, 14 hurricanes and seven major hurricanes, NOAA said. But reduced vertical wind shear and an enhanced west Africa monsoon are likely to contribute to increased hurricane activity this season. To view the full article visit Argus Media.
