"If the pattern holds in place, it could help make for another active hurricane season. Forecasters are always quick to remind residents that how many storms form is not nearly as important as being prepared in case one of them is a killer storm like Andrew."

I don't think this current pattern will hold after winter is over. Since the big factor for the ridge in the SE or Bermuda is determined by the trof in relation to Hawaii; and since the el nino has reached a neutral state and some models are hinting at a la nina-I might have the wrong idea about next year. For worse it might seem so...