Experts Predict a Normal Hurricane Season in the Atlantic This Year

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization released its forecast for the 2023 hurricane season, and there is a 40% chance that we’re in store for a season right on par with the baseline average.

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The expectation is that there will be 12 to 17 storms that meet the minimum requirement to be given a name, of which between 5 and 9 will likely rise to the level of hurricane classification with winds above 74 miles per hour. 

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Estimates call for between 1 and 3 major hurricanes over the course of the season. 

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You can read more about these forecasts here.