An early outlook for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season offers hope that the atmosphere will take a break following two frenetic years of tropical cyclone activity but notes that Mother Nature is giving no clear signal of her intent. Colorado State University’s first review of global climate patterns that could influence the 2019 hurricane season… Continue reading Early Forecast for 2019 Hurricane Season Is Out
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2017 Is the Most Expensive U.S. Hurricane Season Ever
This year’s U.S. Atlantic hurricane season is officially the most expensive ever, racking up $202.6 billion in damages since the formal start on June 1. The costs tallied by disaster modelers Chuck Watson and Mark Johnson surpass anything they’ve seen in previous years. That shouldn’t come as a complete surprise: In late August, Hurricane Harvey slammed… Continue reading 2017 Is the Most Expensive U.S. Hurricane Season Ever