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Forecasters Predict a Near- or Above-Normal 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane Harvey
Satellite image of Hurricane Harvey (Source: NOAA)

New satellite data and model upgrades to give forecasts a boost

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2018
Contact: Lauren Gaches

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near- or above-normal.

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Forecasters predict a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the upcoming…

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