Experts: Hurricane Season Could Still Be Above Normal

Just because New Orleans and the Gulf Coast haven’t experience a hurricane in 2022, this year is still likely to be above average for storm activity.

That’s the word from the experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks storms in the hemisphere.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Still Be Above Average

The NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center recently issued an update that forecasts an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season but have tweaked the likelihood down to 60% from 60% in May 2022.

“We’re just getting into the peak months of August through October for hurricane development, and we anticipate that more storms are on the way,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “NOAA stands ready to deliver timely and accurate forecasts and warnings to help communities prepare in advance of approaching storms.”

When Is Hurricane Season In New Orleans?

The peak months of hurricane season are August through October, although big storm season officially ends each year on November 30.

This year, there are a number of named storms that still need to be formed.

The latest status update on major storms comes as Tropical Storm Ian churns toward Florida’s east coast. The storm is expected to be a Category 3 if it continues its trajectory.

Over the weekend, residents in the Florida peninsula and Florida Keys were warned to prepared for a hurricane, which could hit the area as a Category 3 hurricane or higher.

Meanwhile, New Orleans weather is very normal this time of year: Cool in the mornings and hot in the afternoons. Perfect weather for some football.