With six named storms, so far this year the 2012 hurricane season, hasn't been slow. Now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has changed its outlook on this year's hurricane season.
Here are NOAA's prediction:
To be a named storm, a system must have winds of 39 mph or higher. In May NOAA predicted 9-15 named storms, now it has been upgraded to 12 to 17. A hurricane must have winds of 74mph or higher. 4-8 hurricanes were predicted in may, now it is up to 5 to 8. Major hurricanes must be a category 3,4, or 5, winds must be at least be 111mph. 1 to 3 major hurricanes were predicted in May now, it is up to 2 to 3. However, NOAA predicts El Nino will come into effect in August to September. El Nino actually makes it more unlikely that a tropical system will develop. Even with El Nino predicted NOAA is still sticking to thier predictions.
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