NOAA Climate Prediction Center forecasts an 85% chance of an above normal hurricane season, with 17 to 25 named storms expected. 8 to 13 could become hurricanes, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes Category 3 or higher. This outlook is influenced by several factors, including near record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic and the development of La Niña conditions in the Pacific. NOAA has also...
