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Source (strangesounds)
An extremely active hurricane season is expected in the Atlantic Basin this year, according to a new update by NOAA.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has been off to a rapid pace with a record-setting nine named storms so far and has the potential to be one of the busiest on record.
Historically, only two named storms form on average by early August, and the ninth named storm typically does not form until October 4.
An average season produces 12 named storms, including six hurricanes of which three become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5).
The new NOAA publication says the current hurricane season could have 19-25 named storms (above 63 km/h; 39 mph), with 7-11 of those becoming hurricanes (above 119 km/h; 74 mph).
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