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NOAA Revises Hurricane Season Prediction, Calling for More Activity

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The updated 2023 Atlantic hurricane season probability and number of named storms.

By Vince Conti

WASHINGTON – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revised its forecast for the 2023 hurricane season. NOAA is now calling for an “above-normal” storm season, with more Atlantic basin activity.

The revised forecast, issued Aug. 10, predicts 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or more), of which six to 11 will be hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or more) with two to five of those being major hurricanes (wind speed of 111 mph or more).

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Vince Conti is a reporter for the Cape May County Herald.

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