NOAA s updated predictions will be issued in August, before the peak of hurricane season. Ever wonder how hurricanes are named? The tradition can be traced back to the 1800s, when storms were named to honor Catholic saints, and evolved over the years.
Last month, researchers at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project released their predictions for the 2021 season, saying it will likely be above-average, with 17 named storms and eight hurricanes, including four major hurricanes.
This year, NOAA has increased its averages for the Atlantic hurricane season to 14 named storms and seven hurricanes. The previous averages had been 12 named storms and six hurricanes. The average for major hurricanes stayed at three.