Colorado State predicts active hurricane season despite quiet start to August

Experts at Colorado State University and AccuWeather are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, with increased chances of a major hurricane hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast or Eastern Seaboard. Despite the potential inhibitive effects of an El Niño pattern, record-breaking ocean warmth is creating favorable conditions for storm development. Water temperatures in the Atlantic are historically warm, providing untapped fuel for potential storms. While the forecast is uncertain, experts are warning coastal residents to remain vigilant as it only takes one hurricane to make it an active season.