NU Online News Service, June 27, 2:52 p.m. EDT
AccuWeather.com meteorologists predict the United States will see four direct hits from tropical systems this year, further draining already strained state budgets.
The weather service notes that the country has already been beset by drought, floods, thunderstorms and tornadoes. AccuWeather estimates these combined weather events will cause between $23 billion and $28 billion in economic damages. Making up the bulk of that estimate, AccuWeather points to a recent Aon Benfield report that notes that April and May storms are expected to cause between $21 billion and $22 billion in economic losses.
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