May 26, 2016
Atlantic hurricane season could be more active than normal: Braun
Atlantic Ocean
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Reuters

Hurricane Joaquin from October 2015 over the Bahamas. Image: NOAA GOES
[This] year, both La Niña and warm oceans side with the hurricanes. Global ocean temperatures have been breaking new record highs over the past several months, meaning that together with reduced wind shear via La Niña, the atmosphere is practically rolling out the red carpet for the procession to begin