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11 named storms expected for 2017 Hurricane Season

- this is slightly below average
In their first predictions of the year, the CSU team is predicting 11 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season. Photo: Internet Sources
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University have forecast a slightly below average 2017 hurricane season in its annual predictions.

In their first predictions of the year, the CSU team is predicting 11 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.

CSU expects four of the 11 named storms will become hurricanes, with two likely to reach major hurricane status. Major hurricanes are category 3, 4 and 5 storms on the Saffir/Simpson scale. They have maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

The forecast for a slightly below-average season is based on the “potential that weak to moderate El Niño could develop by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season,” CSU wrote in an announcement about its predictions. “El Niño tends to increase upper-level westerly winds across the Caribbean into the tropical Atlantic, tearing apart hurricanes as they try to form.”

On top of the likely El Niño conditions, the forecasters noted that the tropical Atlantic is running a bit cooler than normal at present.

9 Responses to “11 named storms expected for 2017 Hurricane Season”

  • qc (07/04/2017, 19:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope none hits us
  • ... (07/04/2017, 19:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seriously??
  • Jack B Nimble (07/04/2017, 20:08) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    We will see, man assumed and believe but only God knows.
  • True Dat (08/04/2017, 08:26) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Man predicts, analyses, observes,etc but only God knows. Whatever comes our way we just have to be grateful yes always be grateful for the good and the bad and even the ugly. Remember Jesus comes in the midst of the storm.
    • please (08/04/2017, 10:02) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      So if you God exists why does he allow the destruction and suffering to innocent people.
  • Yes (08/04/2017, 10:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE'RE ALREADY FACING A HURRICANE NAME THE NDP
  • question (08/04/2017, 10:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why does hurricane originates from Africa.? Someone please tell me.


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