The U.S. National Weather Service has issued their 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Just a reminder, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
They are predicting a more active than normal hurricane season. With a 65% chance of above normal activity, a 25% chance of normal activity, and only a 10% chance of below normal activity.
Here is the prediction for number of named storms (tropical storms and hurricanes).
Named storms: 14-21 (normal is 12)
Hurricanes: 6-10 (normal is 6)
Major hurricanes: 3-6 (normal is 3)
