Atlantic hurricane season forecast
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Meteorologists are predicting another abnormally high Atlantic hurricane season (Jun 1-Nov 30), forecasting 16-20 named storms and 6-8 hurricanes, with 3-5 of those becoming major hurricanes
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 HURRICANE ACTIVITY OVER PAST 20 YEARS

30 25 20 15 10 5 0

2020: Record 30 named storms
2005: 28 named storms, including Hurricane Katrina
    
Named storm 
Hurricane
Major hurricane*
Forecast range 
Normal level
          
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2022 forecast
                   
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*Category 3 – sustained winds in excess of 178km/h (111mph) – and above
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Sources: Accuweather, Colorado State University, NOAA Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS