<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=08t5pb_1Dzxv1mW00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=08t5pb_1Dzxv1mW00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has increased the probability of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season from 55% to 75%, up from its May forecast.</p><p>NOAA’s current outlook calls for seven to 13 named storms, two to six hurricanes and zero to two major hurricanes.</p><h2>El Niño driving the updated forecast</h2><p>Even with supportive warm sea surface temperatures across the Atlantic basin, the El Niño pattern we are in is expected to intensify which does not support tropical development. </p><p>An El Niño occurs when water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific ocean are 0.5°C above average for several consecutive months.</p><p>Impacts in the Atlantic include an increase in vertical wind shear, which makes it more difficult for storms to initiate and organize into tropical systems. </p><h2>Below-average seasons can still produce damaging storms</h2><p>Even on quite seasons, major damage can occur. Remember in August of 1992, Hurricane Andrew was the first named storm of the season. Andrew, a now retired name, became the costliest and most damaging storm to hit the United States at the time. </p><p>It’s important to review your family’s safety plan; the traditional peak of hurricane season is still ahead of us in September.</p><p>The next name on the list is Cristobal. </p></div></body>

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has increased the probability of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season from 55% to 75%, up from its May forecast. NOAA’s current outlook calls for seven to 13 named storms, two to six hurricanes and zero to two major hurricanes.

Chances increase for a below-average hurricane season

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has increased the probability of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season from 

Chances increase for a below-average hurricane season

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