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NOAA: Developing El Niño Expected to Weaken Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA says El Niño could suppress storm activity, and it is using drones and AI to improve forecasts for the season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters predict a below-normal Atlantic Basin hurricane season, with up to 14 named storms expected this year.
With 70% confidence in its forecast, NOAA will deploy AI-based weather models and uncrewed aircraft systems for the first time to improve tracking accuracy and safeguard American communities.
BOA market leader Lee Cox advises residents that even a below-normal season carries significant risk, urging households to establish emergency plans and flexible credit lines before June 1.
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund enters the season in a "very strong" position, after Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton caused total losses of over $8 billion last year.
Experts urge residents to review insurance policies and store physical financial documents in waterproof containers before June 1, as proactive preparation ensures better positioning to manage potential storm-related disruptions.
A developing El Niño phenomenon, which is forecast to become much stronger, is likely to reduce the impact of the next Atlantic hurricane season, but will not eliminate the presence of catastrophic storms, according to federal and external meteorologists.