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UGA Expert on Potentially Record Setting Hurricane Season

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley
Published June 7, 2024 at 2:46 PM EDT
Environmental Law Institute
Dr. Marshall Sheperd

June is the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and experts say this year is expected to be one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA predicted between 17 and 25 named storms this season.
Dr. Marshall Shepherd a Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and director of the of Atmospheric Sciences program at the University of Georgia. He explains why this year could set records.
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Alexia Ridley
Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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