HURRICANE season is set to be even more devastating this year following a catastrophic hurricane season in 2017 as researchers warn major hurricanes could strike the east coast of the UK and hit the Caribbean
According to research from Colorado State University university, there is a 63 percent chance that a major hurricane – category three or higher – will hit the east coast of the US this year and a 52 percent chance that they will make landfall on the Caribbean.
The team say that is due to a lack of La Nina, where sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean drops, this year which will allow the water to remain warm and prove a successful breeding ground for storms and hurricanes.
A statement from Colorado State University read: “We anticipate a slightly above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean.
“As is the case with all hurricane seasons, coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them.
Researchers believe that there could be up to 18 named storms in 2017 – there were 17 in 2017.
Scientists give hurricane names so they can track them throughout the year.
They are listed alphabetically and alternate between male and female names.
