Meteorologist Dr. Ryan Maue: ’21 global major hurricanes were observed during 2020 — near average of last 40+ years’ – ‘Western Pacific typhoons near-historical quiet’
Over 100 named tropical storms in 2020! Hundred points symbol. Of course, many of these were short-lived, weak and did not impact land. We must focus on resiliency for those that do make landfall.
By: Admin – Climate DepotJanuary 3, 2021 2:05 PM
In 2020, while the Atlantic was very active, the other oceans that make up most of global tropical cyclone activity (hurricanes & tropical storms) were well below normal — and we expected that due to La Niña.
Western Pacific typhoons near-historical quiet. pic.twitter.com/HczitOJpIw
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 3, 2021
21 global major hurricanes were observed during 2020 — near average of last 40+ years.
With La Niña continuing now into 2021, the Southern Hemisphere should see well below-normal cyclone activity.
Likely another busy 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season?
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 3, 2021
Each year, ? produces 80-100 named tropical storms — unevenly distributed in Pacific, Indian & Atlantic oceans.
About 40 reach hurricane strength (Cat 1) and 22 or those intensify to Cat 3+ or major. ?
El Niño & La Niña very important climate modulator of tropical cyclones
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 3, 2021
And, to pay off this thread:
Over 100 named tropical storms in 2020! ?
Of course, many of these were short lived, weak and did not impact land. We must focus on resiliency for those that do make landfall ?
Now over 50-years of (good) global storm count data ? pic.twitter.com/ERf8AVAYzb
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 3, 2021
