The agency predicts a total of 13 to 19 storms with its own name, with winds of 63 km/ho superiors. Of these, it is expected that between 6 and 10 become hurricaneswith winds of 119 km/ho more, including Between 3 and 5 major hurricanes of category 3, 4 or 5, with sustained winds of at least 179 km/h.
There is also a 30% probability of an almost normal season and a 10% probability of a season lower than normalaccording to the agency.
The forecast cites a conjunction of factors, including oceanic temperatures higher than average and a possible increase in the activity of the western African monsoon, the starting point of the hurricanes of the Atlantic.
“As we could see last year with the serious floods caused by hurricanes Helene and Debbyhurricanes impacts can extend far beyond coastal communities, ”said the NOAA interim administrator Laura Grimm, in a statement.
“NOAA is essential to issue forecasts and early and precise alertsand contributes the scientific knowledge necessary to save lives and properties“
Rick Spinrad, former administrator of the NOAA, told AFP his deep concern for the agency’s capacity to respond, which faces Fireorologists, technicians and other key personnel.
“I’m worried about pilot the airplanesoperate the models and answer the calls as these storms begin to whip the countryat the same time that the weather service will have to deal with Tornados, forest fires, floods and extreme rainfall“, said
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The President Donald Trump seeks to cut the budget of the research activities of the NOAA in US $ 1,300 million next year.
The call “Project 2025“, Which brings together a series of proposals promoted by conservatives to restructure or dismantle key scientific and academic institutions, accuses the agency to promote”Climate alarmism“