For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists at Colorado State University (CSU) in the United States are predicting a relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season this year. But they are cautioning that “there is more uncertainty than normal with this outlook”.

Research scientist Philip Klotzbach and his team at CSU predict 13 named storms, including hurricanes and tropical storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) will form during the 2023 season – slightly below the average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

There hasn’t been a below-average season in the Atlantic basin since 2015.

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