NOAA forecasts ‘above-average’ Atlantic hurricane season in 2021 update

Published August 5, 2021 12:53am ET



The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated its 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonal forecast on Wednesday, acknowledging a slight increase in anticipated severe storms for the rest of the season.

The U.S. government agency is now forecasting a 65% chance of an “above-average” season, with a 70% probability of 15-21 named storms. It predicts seven to 10 will become hurricanes, with three to five as major hurricanes of Category 3, 4, or 5 strength, according to a press release on Wednesday.

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