WELCOME TO HURRICANE SEASON

Written By: Scott Hetsko

June 1st marks the beginning of Hurricane season in the Atlantic and Pacific here in the Northern Hemisphere. Tropical experts are forecasting an active season this time around. Here's an excerpt from the National Hurricane Center:

Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is projecting a 70 percent probability of the following ranges:

• 14 to 23 Named Storms (top winds of 39 mph or higher), including:
• 8 to 14 Hurricanes (top winds of 74 mph or higher), of which:
• 3 to 7 could be Major Hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of at least 111 mph)

“If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active on record,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph. D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”

For more on the upcoming season as well as names for the season, CLICK HERE!