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August 10, 2012

U.S. Predicts Increased Atlantic Storms During Hurricane Seasons 
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The U.S. government has raised its prediction for the number of storms
expected during the Atlantic hurricane season, citing warmer-than-normal
temperatures at the sea's surface and wind patterns conducive to storms.
The Atlantic season has kicked off to a fast start, with six named
storms already. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is
now predicting 12 to 17 named storms as well up to eight hurricanes
— two or three of which could be major — before the season
ends on November 30.

 

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