This image provided by NOAA, taken Oct. 7, 2016, shows Hurricane Matthew over the Southeastern part of the U.S. (NOAA via AP)

It’s that time of year again: Time for homeowners, business owners and the property and casualty insurance industry to start preparing for the annual Atlantic hurricane season. 

Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2017, citing the potential development of El Niño as well as recent anomalous cooling in the tropical Atlantic as primary factors.

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