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NOAA Predicts Average Hurricane Season

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(Newser) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2009 hurricane season will see nine to 14 tropical storms, of which four to seven will develop into full-fledged hurricanes, the Tampa Tribune reports. As many as three could become Category 3 storms, with winds above 111 mph. The prediction jibes with one from the respected Colorado State University team, which expects 12 storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes.

Hurricane Paloma.
Hurricane Paloma.   (AP Photo)
A neighborhood laid low by Hurricane Paloma in Cuba.
A neighborhood laid low by Hurricane Paloma in Cuba.   (AP Photo)
An NOAA satellite photo shows Tropical Depression Sixteen in 2008.
An NOAA satellite photo shows Tropical Depression Sixteen in 2008.   (AP Photo)
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ClingingToHope
May 21, 09 2:25 PM CDT
I thought that "Global Warming" was going to kill us all? What's up with an "average" hurricane season? I am disappointed. Where is AlGore when you need him...oh...wait...he is in Tennessee generating the largest "carbon footprint" in the state! LOL!!! Reply
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paul123
May 21, 09 10:09 PM CDT
This is bad news for the climate change enthusiasts Reply
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SPH
May 22, 09 3:07 PM CDT
One year does not a climate make...Further this is a prediction of weather, please wait for the reality..... Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 22, 09 7:29 PM CDT
They are reactionary and uneducated SPH. They look at a specific forecast of a microcosm of climate science and from there extrapolate an illogical conclusion.
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paul123
May 22, 09 11:19 PM CDT
funny dada, i would say the same about the likes of you.
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