Up to 9 hurricanes expected
23/05/2008 10:21  - (SA)  

Major hurricanes expected 'Hurricanes feed on warm water' Global warming? Not so fast

Tampa, Florida - Government forecasters expect between six and nine hurricanes to form in the Atlantic this year.

They say two to five of those could be major hurricanes.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials said on Thursday they expect the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season to be near or above normal.

They say there is a 60 to 70% chance of their predictions happening.

In all, they predict 12 to 16 named storms in 2008.

An average season has 11 named storms, including six hurricanes, of which two reach major status.

- AP

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