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Hurricane Trudy is the Latest in an Unusual Pacific Hurricane Season
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Pacific Ocean is experiencing an unusually active hurricane season, with Hurricane Trudy becoming the 21st named storm in the central and eastern Pacific regions this year.
- Trudy is forecasted to move toward Mexico’s western coast and is expected to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching Category 4 strength.
- If Trudy becomes a major hurricane (Category 3 or above), it will be the 10th such storm this season, significantly higher than the typical four or five major hurricanes in an average Pacific season.
- The current season’s activity is nearing the Pacific record of 11 major hurricanes set in 2015, a year also influenced by a strong El Niño event.
- El Niño contributes to more active Pacific hurricane seasons by warming ocean waters, which fuels storm development, while typically suppressing hurricane activity in the Atlantic.
