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On Aug. 10, NOAA updated its 2023 Atlantic hurricane season outlook.

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NOAA is now expecting above normal activity in the Atlantic.

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El Niño and record sea surface temperatures are contributing factors.

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The updaet includes an increase in named storms to 14 to 21,

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with 6 to 11 developing into hurricanes.

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Of those, 2 to 5 are anticipated to be major hurricanes - those that are

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Category 3 or higher.

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Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through

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Nov. 30, when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic.

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However, cyclone formation can occur at any time of the year and NOAA

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satellites are on constant watch for developing storms.

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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season started early on Jan. 16 with

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an unnamed subtropical storm that formed 
southeast of Nantucket, Massachussetts.

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Since the first official day of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, there

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have been four named storms: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, and Don.

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Out of the four, only one strengthened into a hurricane.

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Hurricane Don developed into a Category 1 hurricane on July 22

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in the northern Atlantic.

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The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity occurring

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between mid-August to mid-October.

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NOAA satellites provide critical data for hurricane forecasting as well as

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advanced technology to track the location, 
movement, and intensity of storms.

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The satellites provide a detailed look at storm properties, specific features of a hurricane’s eye,

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wind estimates, and lightning activity.

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As peak hurricane season approaches, NOAA satellites will be watching

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for the development of these storms.

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Earth From Orbit: 
NOAA Releases Update 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook

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