NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Activity This Year

May 24, 2024--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin this year, with a range of 17 to 25 named storms. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) cautioned this week that the forecasted strong hurricane season poses a risk for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, particularly along the U.S. Gulf Coast.