Active Atlantic hurricane season still expected

The Atlantic Basin remains on track for an active hurricane season, according to the scheduled seasonal outlook update issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center. The season’s peak occurs late August through October.

“August heralds the start of the most active phase of the Atlantic hurricane season and with the meteorological factors in place, now is the time for everyone living in hurricane prone areas to be prepared,” said Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.

Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the whole season, June 1 to Nov. 30, NOAA’s updated outlook is projecting, with a 70% probability, a total of (including Alex, Bonnie and Colin): 14-20 named storms; 8-12 hurricanes, of which 4-6 could be major hurricanes.