Busy hurricane season expected, NOAA says, with up to 19 named storms possible

NOAA is predicting a busy hurricane season, with up to 19 named storms developing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said 13 to 19 named storms will develop.The season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30.

The federal government expects a busy hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin with six to 10 hurricanes forming, forecasters said Thursday. The announcement comes against the backdrop of the coronavirus, which will almost certainly impact evacuations and shelter from approaching storms.said 13 to 19 named storms will develop. This number includes tropical storms, which contain wind speeds of 39 mph or higher. Storms becomes a hurricane when winds reach 74 mph.

Of the predicted six to 10 hurricanes, three to six could be major, packing wind speeds of 111 mph or higher. “NOAA’s analysis of current and seasonal atmospheric conditions reveals a recipe for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year,” said Neil Jacobs, acting NOAA administrator.2020 hurricane season:

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