Researchers at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project said yesterday that this year's Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to include nine hurricanes–one more than the team's June prediction.
The updated forecast also increased the number of intense hurricanes expected–ones that measure Category 3 or higher with sustained winds over 111 miles per hour–from four to five.
Meanwhile, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said today that there could be between 14 and 18 named storms, with seven to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six of them being classified as “major” hurricanes.
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