Updated Hurricane Forecast

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 08: Residents assess a fallen tree in their in their neighborhood after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

By Ann Kelly

July 10, 2024 at 6:42 am EDT

Colorado State University is out with their updated hurricane season forecast and it’s not great news. The number of predicted storms has increased with 25 named storms, which includes Alberto, Beryl and Chris, in addition to a total of 12 hurricanes, six of which are forecast to become major. Blame the warmer waters and the emergence of La Nina for much of it. Millions are still without power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall yesterday along the Texas coast at Matagorda. Texas. You may still find plenty of flight delays and cancellations due to the storm, so call ahead or check with FlightAware for more information.

Dove Daily Update Update on the 2024 hurricane season from Colorado State University from 10 Tampa Bay Weather

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