Its that time of the year againbut warmer than average.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting between 17 and 25 named storms.
The forecasters confidence in those ranges is 70%.
Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, off the coast of Florida in 2019.Photo: NOAA (Getty Images)
In other words, it may be time to invest in some plywood, batteries, and bottled water.
Human activity has made matters worse.
Climate changedriven by humans burning fossil fuelswarms the global ocean and melts ice, causing sea levels to rise.
If your name is on this list, congratulations! It could be associated with some extreme weather this year.Graphic:NOAA
This could make storm surges worse, especially in low-lying areas.
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