Social Share THE 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins today June 1 and runs up to November 30 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) based in the United States of America (USA), is predicting another “above-normal” year, with 13 to 20 total named storms. NOAA predicts that six to 10 of the 13 to 20 total named storms could develop into hurricanes, including three to five major hurricanes (Categories 3-5). On April 8, 2021, the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project team also predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasts 17 named storms, including eight hurricanes. Today, Director of the National Emergency Organisation (NEMO) Michelle Forbes and Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel, will hold a news briefing to discuss the start of the 2021 season.