The below-average number of hurricanes this year highlights the uncertainties in near-term forecasts, a catastrophe modeling firm warned in its latest report.
Boston-based AIR Worldwide said the low number of storms in 2006 may be explained by a mild El Ni?o event and the effects of dry air from Africa.
In a study titled "The 2006 Hurricane Season In Review," AIR also said that the milder-than-expected 2006 season won't prompt much of a change in its view of hurricane risk.
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