7 chapters across the catalog
NOAA has lowered its confidence in an "above normal" hurricane season for 2025, citing a quiet start with only four named tropical storms and no major hurricanes by early August. Forecasters now expect 13 to 18 total named storms, down from previous estimates. The lack of activity is attributed to tropical dust inhibiting storm growth, contradicting earlier predictions that 2025 would be the "worst year ever" for Atlantic hurricanes.
Hurricane Season Calm, Atlantic Ocean Anomalies
Despite predictions of a record-breaking hurricane season, the Atlantic Ocean has remained unusually calm in early September. Forecasters are reportedly "flummoxed" by the lack of storm activity, with some theorizing that ocean temperatures have become so high they are actually inhibiting storm formation.
Joe Biden Hurricane Vaccination and Verbal Gaffes
The hosts play a clip of President Joe Biden urging people to get vaccinated as part of hurricane preparation. They also highlight a recent event where Biden appeared confused about the presence of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Obama's Hurricane Season Warnings and Climate Change
President Obama visited FEMA to receive updates on the 2016 hurricane season, warning that climate change will make storms more powerful and devastating. The hosts point out that there has been a 127-month "drought" of major hurricanes hitting the U.S. mainland, contradicting previous dire predictions.
Bill Nye Engineering Credentials, Hurricane Season Predictions
Bill Nye defended his expertise by citing his U.S. engineering license and physics background while discussing the 2015 hurricane season. Nye explained that while El Niño conditions suggest strong hurricanes, phenomena like "decapitated" storms off the coast of Africa make predictions difficult. He maintained that 2014 being the warmest year on record is a direct result of human activity.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast and NOAA Predictions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast for a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, predicting only three to six hurricanes. This outlook contrasts with previous years' expectations of worsening storms following Hurricane Katrina. The use of "weasel words" in government weather predictions is highlighted as a point of skepticism.
St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro claims the federal response to the oil spill suggests a plan to let the region "die." The hosts criticize the media's alarmist coverage, specifically the fear that the entire ocean will be filled with oil. They also discuss the unpredictability of the upcoming hurricane season and its potential effect on the dispersed oil.
