Quiet Start to Hurricane Season with No Immediate Storms Expected

The current hurricane season has begun on a notably quiet note, with no tropical cyclones reported in the Eastern Pacific, Central Pacific, or Atlantic basins since their respective starts on May 15 and June 1. This trend of tranquility is expected to continue, with the National Hurricane Center in Miami forecasting no tropical cyclone formation in any of these basins for at least the next week.
Looking ahead, experts predict a mixed outlook for the 2024 hurricane season. The Pacific is anticipated to experience a quieter than average season, with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center projecting only 1-4 storms, which is below the typical range of 4-5. Conversely, the Atlantic is set for a potentially historic season, with NOAA forecasters predicting an unusually high activity level of 17-25 named storms, surpassing the average of 14. This stark contrast underscores the unpredictability and varied nature of hurricane activity across different basins.