August Could Explode with Hurricanes: Here's Why You Should Be Ready

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The Atlantic may look calm now, but experts warn the hurricane season is on the verge of erupting. With ocean temperatures rising, Saharan dust dropping, and powerful tropical waves building, August is shaping up to be a dangerous turning point. Meteorologists say all signs point to a spike in hurricane activity in the coming weeks. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of the storm. WooGlobe Ref : WGA676831 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00The Atlantic looks calm right now, but don't be fooled.

00:03Experts say we're standing on the edge of a storm surge. Literally.

00:07So far, three named storms have formed.

00:10That's actually above average for this point in the season.

00:13But those storms were weak.

00:15And by a key measure of hurricane power, called ACE, this has been the slowest start since 2009.

00:20That's about to change.

00:22Meteorologists are seeing signs.

00:24Tropical waves are strengthening.

00:26Ocean waters are warming fast.

00:28Now the seventh warmest since 1981.

00:31And a key atmospheric pulse called the Madden-Julian Oscillation is shifting into a storm-favoring phase.

00:37Even the dust from the Sahara, usually a storm killer, is at record lows.

00:41And that means fewer obstacles ahead.

00:44August is when things get real.

00:46Over 95% of major hurricane activity happens after July.

00:50And forecasters say the first and second weeks of August could get busy.

00:54So while the skies may be quiet now, a dangerous turn could be just days away.

00:58End with this call to action.

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