1. The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its peak
The Atlantic hurricane season peaked on September 10, and according to the National Hurricane Center, most activity is expected between now and mid-October.
In the Atlantic Basin, there are 14 named storms in a typical season, of which seven become hurricanes and three become major hurricanes. There have been five named storms so far this season.
“Hurricane season started early and hard with Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad. “NOAA’s update to the Hurricane Season Outlook is an important reminder that the peak of hurricane season is imminent, when historically the strongest impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms occur.”
According to NOAA’s latest hurricane season forecast, there could be 17 to 24 named storms this year, including eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes, by the season’s official end on November 30. These numbers include storms that have already come and gone this summer.
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions indicate a 90% probability of an above-average 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The probability of a near-normal season is only 10% and the probability of a below-average season is negligible.
Historically, about two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between August 20 and October 10. – Jennifer Borresen/USA TODAY; Contributor: Doyle Rice, USA TO-DAY Source: Reporting and research by USA TODAY Network; NOAA; Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
2. Apple is expected to unveil new products on September 9
Apple has announced that it will host a special event on September 9 as the tech giant is eagerly awaited to unveil the iPhone 16.
The event will be broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, the technology company said in an email. The event’s slogan is “It’s Glowtime.”
Citing people familiar with the situation, Bloomberg reported that Apple will unveil its latest iPhones, watches and AirPods.
The Apple event will go live at 10 a.m. PT and anyone can watch it on apple.com or the Apple TV app. According to Bloomberg, the iPhone 16 is expected to have larger screens and new camera features on its Pro models, such as a dedicated button for taking photos. Apple will also introduce several artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence. – USA TODAY
3. TSA: Labor Day could see record numbers of travelers
As the summer travel season comes to an end with Labor Day weekend, travelers should prepare for crowded airports and long lines.
In fact, according to the Transportation Security Administration, it could be the busiest Labor Day period ever. More than 17 million passengers are expected to take to the skies during the period, which the TSA counts as August 29 to September 4.
This Labor Day weekend, 8.5% more air travelers are expected than last year, with August 30 expected to be the busiest day, the TSA says. – USA TODAY
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