O n June 4, 2020, The Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project Team reaffirmed its prediction for an above average hurricane season in terms of activity. They predicted: 19 named storms 9 hurricanes 4 major hurricanes (Saffir/Simpson category 3-4-5 with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or greater) The Atlantic hurricane season starts officially on June 1st each year and ends on November 30th. On May 21st, 2020, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Centre, a division of the National Weather Service in the USA, predicted that the 2020 hurricane season would be an active one. The NOAA outlook predicts: “A 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a likely range of 13 to 19 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes.” Continues on next page 9
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