Uncertainty for 2023 Atlantic hurricanes

Colorado State University’s first look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season calls for a slight slowdown, but uncertainty abound as a potential El Niño looms. A potential El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean could put the brakes on this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Leading hurricane experts at Colorado State University (CSU) released on April 13 their first look at the potential for tropical cyclone activity during the upcoming season.

The news highlights the interconnected nature of our atmosphere, where seemingly small changes in one part of the world can have reverberations felt thousands of kilometres away. – Full report