Is an increase in hurricane activity coming? Most likely

Usually peaking in mid-September, the 2019 storm season could have a significant uptick in Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane activity late September through early October.

The anticipated awakening of the tropical Atlantic is thanks to a overlap of weather systems that will encourage rising air over the Atlantic’s main development region, to the west of Africa and east of the Lesser Antilles.

That will give an extra nudge to encourage any developing systems. Coupled with more favorable upper-level winds, the stage may be set for a turbo-boost to the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. Capital Weather Gang's Matthew Cappucci explains more. Read more: Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube:

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