ORLANDO, Fla. — NOAA announced its initial outlook for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday.
It said an “above normal” season is most likely, at a 60% chance.
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NOAA said it expects 13 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurricanes for the 2021 season.
The 2021 hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
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NOAA said it does not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
Forecasters with Colorado State University reported last month that they believe there could be as many as 17 named storms for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. That would make it the sixth consecutive “above normal” season.
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.@NOAA's Atlantic #HurricaneSeason Outlook 2021:
— NOAA Communications (@NOAAComms) May 20, 2021
70% likelihood of 13-20 named storms of which 6-10 could become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes
More: https://t.co/UO7NrfZOtG pic.twitter.com/s54BUaInkY
Last year, the first named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, formed May 17. The 2020 season had 30 named storms including 13 hurricanes.
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NOAA just released their seasonal outlook for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. To no surprise, they are calling for an active season. Their forecast is for a 60% chance of an above-normal season, 30% chance of a near-normal season, and 10% chance of a below-normal season. pic.twitter.com/uu8gsRtnmm
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) May 20, 2021
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