The National Weather Service has released the 2024 Official SE Texas Hurricane and Severe Weather Guide, urging Gulf Coast residents to prepare for an active hurricane season. Despite a recent lull in tropical activity, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance near the Lesser and Greater Antilles with a 20% chance of development. This follows the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Beryl, which intensified to a Category 5 before hitting Texas as a Category 1, resulting in significant power outages and fatalities. Experts forecast between 17 to 25 named storms for the season, influenced by climate change and rising sea levels. Tropical activity is expected to increase as the Saharan dust that has inhibited storms begins to dissipate in August. Overall, the 2024 hurricane season is anticipated to be one of the most active on record.