Colorado State University may be landlocked, but its seasonal hurricane forecast is closely watched in South Carolina, where storms like Hugo, Ian, and Idalia show how vulnerable the coast remains.
Colorado State’s next seasonal hurricane forecast is scheduled for June 11, and CSU says it issues four Atlantic seasonal forecasts each year — the first in April, followed by updates in June, July, and August.
In addition to the outlook being released, Colorado State University is calling for a 21% chance of a hurricane within 50 miles of South Carolina.
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Meanwhile, there's a 28% chance of a hurricane within 50 miles of North Carolina. Both of these odds are lower than the… pic.twitter.com/enMm32T9re
For South Caorlina, that means another early read on the signals that can help shape preparation well before the heart of hurricane season.