Colorado State University released its Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2016 earlier last month. Luckily it's filled with good news, as the number of named storm systems and hurricanes will be close to the historical annual average. A total of 12 named storms, and seven hurricanes€”two of which are expected to be major hurricanes€”are expected this season. A major hurricane is one that reaches a category 3 or stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Schedule. Here is what you need to know about this year's hurricane season forecast.
What will this mean for the U.S. forecast?
There is no strong correlation between the number of storms and U.S. landfalls in any given season. All 12 of the recorded storms to develop this season could hit the U.S., or none at all. This uncertainty means that residents along the coast should prepare every year€”no matter the forecast.
Will El Niño play a role in the weather this year?
The El Niño we saw this winter continues to fade, and may transition into La Niña, which cools the Pacific equatorial waters unlike her brother, which warms the region. Past data on El Niño and U.S. hurricanes shows a small correlation between the two. In '98, three hurricanes hit the U.S., while in '83, only one hit. In 2015, however, El Niño could have played a significant role in inhibiting storm production.
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