
Atlantic hurricane season is about to become more active than first forecast
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NOAA's annual mid-season Atlantic Hurricane season outlook indicates the tropics have no plans of letting up, regardless of the recent lull in activity.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has doubled down on its initial seasonal forecast issued in May by announcing Wednesday that the season will continue to be above-average. Forecaster's confidence has increased and the probability of an above-normal season has risen from 60% to 65%, leaving only a 10% probability of a below-normal season and a 25% probability of a normal season.
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