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Experts say rare Atlantic Niña unlikely to dampen hurricane season

A rare Atlantic Niña that has developed in the tropics is not likely to impact predicted hurricane activity in the coming weeks.
Saharan dust plume emerges off Africa on 25 June. - Image: NASA Global Modeling and Assimilation Office

Saharan dust plume moves towards the Cayman Islands

Saharan dust plumes are normal at this time of year. In the early part of the summer the dust plumes create dry air conditions in the atmosphere, which in turn inhibits the formation of hurricanes. 

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a rating system that classifies hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speed, and rates their strength from...

2025 Atlantic storm names

The World Meteorological Organization is responsible for naming Atlantic storms and hurricanes, using a rotating list of names that are recycled every six years.

Above-average hurricane season is forecast

Colorado State University has predicted a higher-than-average hurricane season for 2025.

Guide to storm alerts

An overview of hurricane classifications and terminology.
Tropical Storm Eta during 2022 hurricane season

Cayman ramps up planning ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season begins on 1 June and organisations like Hazard Management Cayman Islands have been ramping up the planning and preparedness message.

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