Yes, we know this is not welcome news for Coastal Carolina residents, however an active hurricane season is expected this year. There are 14-21 named storms expected, and 6-10 hurricanes. This is not off the charts, but is considered active.
Per the National Hurricane Center on Facebook:
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued its outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.
Here’s a link to the complete NOAA press release – https://www.noaa.gov/…/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2022…
Below are the storm names for the 2022 Season.
We are on your side, and hope we do not make it all the way through the Alphabet, or even halfway. Planning and staying safe is key, and we will do our best to keep you up to date this season. However the NHC and your local NWS should be your official source of tropical weather info.
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