June 1 marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters are warning this year could once again bring an above-average number of storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 19 named storms between June 1 and Nov. 30, compared with an average of 14 storms per year from 1991-2020.
Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.
Experts say people should prepare well ahead of time — even if they live inland.
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