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"NOAA is forecasting an \u201Cactive\u201D or \u201Cextremely active\u201D hurricane season in its annual Atlantic hurricane season outlook.In its annual prediction, NOAA says there is a 70 percent likelihood of 13-20 named storms (winds 39 mph or higher), seven to 11 hurricanes (winds 74 mph or higher) and three to six major hurricanes (winds 111 mph or higher).These projections are above the seasonal average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.NOAA cites a continuation of the atmospheric climate pattern, warmer than average water temperatures and El Nino not expected to develop as three factors that are expected to contribute to a greater number of storms.\u201CThis year, oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to produce more and stronger hurricanes,\u201D said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA\u2019s Climate Prediction Center. \u201CThese conditions include weaker wind shear, warmer Atlantic waters and conducive winds patterns coming from Africa.\"Hurricane season begins June 1.Related:2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast FactsDownload our Hurricane app for the iPhone or the Android for constant hurricane updates."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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