Overview

• NOAA projects 13 to 19 named storms this season, including six to ten hurricanes and up to five major hurricanes
• Colorado State University predicts 17 named storms with nine hurricanes and four reaching Category 3 strength or higher
• Florida officials advise residents to stock seven days’ worth of food, water and emergency supplies and to know their local evacuation zones
• Florida’s usual sales tax holiday on hurricane preparedness items is suspended after the state legislature failed to pass a budget
• Warm Atlantic temperatures and La Niña conditions are contributing to the above-normal storm activity anticipated this season