NOAA has updated their forecast numbers for the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
..."Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year:
12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which:
6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including:
3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher)
Each of these ranges has a 70 percent likelihood, and indicate that activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. .."
For the potential area in the Southwestern Caribbean, please see the forecast lounge. The lounge is our area to discuss storms without having to be strict about speculation rules.
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