A London-based forecasting group is predicting increased storm activity this year with two hurricanes hitting the United States.

Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), a brokerage-backed consortium, said the more active season is likely because El Ni?o, which moderated storm activity last year, has dissipated.

Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre at University College London said it increased its forecast for Atlantic hurricane activity based on current and projected climate signals.

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