Strap in for an explosive 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, beginning June First. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Forecaster Alex DaSilva says last year the Atlantic recorded the warmest sea-surface temperatures to date. That means you can expect more powerful storms, especially as we transition this summer from El Nino to La Nina. He's predicting a super-charged season with 20-to-25 named storms, including 8-to-12 hurricanes -four of them major.