Trucking News: September 10th, 2024

After an unusually tame month of August, AccuWeather has toned down their Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast for the reminder of this year.

AccuWeather now forecasts sixteen to twenty named storms and six to ten hurricanes, with three to six expected to be major. They also predict that four to six storms will impact the U.S. “This update is based on such constant scrutiny of our seasonal hurricane forecast,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter explained.

Interestingly enough, per Freightwaves, Louisiana is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Francine strengthens.

Hurricanes/Tropical Storms can disrupt truckers and shippers by causing road closures, delays, and increase operational costs. Due to the severe weather it often leads to route changes, potential cargo damage, and facility closures, all of which can delay shipments and increase costs. Additionally, heightened safety risks and potential driver shortages can complicate the supply chain, while increased demand for emergency supplies puts additional pressure on the supply chain.

The Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak on September 10^th and officially concludes on November. However, Poter suggests that tropical threats might persist through November and potentially into December this year, partly due to unusually warm water temperatures.