NU Online News Service, Dec. 22, 11:35 a.m. EST

Expect another active hurricane season in 2011, according to Weather Services International (WSI).

Part of the Weather Channel Companies, WSI is calling for 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and five intense hurricanes of Category 3 or greater.

The predicted totals are well above the normal of 10 named storms, six hurricanes and two intense hurricanes.

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