Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season with cautionary advice

Forecasters are predicting below-average hurricane activity for the upcoming season, which begins on June 1. The National Weather Service estimates that there will be eight to 14 named storms, including three to six hurricanes and one to three major hurricanes categorized as 3, 4, or 5, with winds of 111 mph or greater. In comparison, a typical season averages 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The hurricane season concludes on November 30. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, emphasized the importance of preparedness, stating, "It just takes one."