New Hurricane Forecast Warns of Major Atlantic Storm Surge Next Week

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Millions of Americans are being warned as new storm models predict a major spike in Atlantic hurricane activity starting September 17. After an unusually quiet peak of hurricane season, powerful tropical waves are now forming off the coast of Africa — and they could quickly become dangerous storms.  Experts say this calm may be the &quot;eye before the storm,&quot; with tropical systems expected to track west toward the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and possibly the U.S. East Coast.  Find out why meteorologists are closely watching the days ahead and what it means for those living in hurricane-prone areas. WooGlobe Ref : WGA761133 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00The Atlantic's been eerily silent this hurricane season, but that silence may be about to break.

00:05Big time. New storm models are warning of a sudden shift starting September 17th.

00:10And it's not just one area at risk, it's the entire Atlantic basin.

00:15Forecasters are tracking powerful tropical waves coming off Africa.

00:19One wave, arriving around September 20th, could spike storm chances up to 60%.

00:23That's a serious jump, and right in the heart of peak hurricane season.

00:28So far, this season has been shockingly quiet.

00:30September 10th passed with zero-named storms in the Atlantic.

00:34That's only happened three times in the last 30 years.

00:37But experts say this calm is likely the eye before the real storm.

00:41Two tropical waves are already on the move.

00:44And a cold front near the U.S. could spin into a storm this weekend.

00:47Hurricane Aaron was the only hurricane so far.

00:50But more could be on the way. And fast.

00:53If you live near the Atlantic coast, now's the time to stay alert.

00:56Because nature's silence, it rarely lasts long during hurricane season.

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