The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook, predicting a near-normal season with a 70 percent chance of nine to 15 named storms with top winds of at least 39 mph.
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Of those, four to eight are predicted to become hurricanes with top winds of at least 74 mph. Two to four major hurricanes are predicted to reach Category 3, 4 or 5.
NOAA said to keep in mind this outlook does not suggest how many of the storms will hit land.
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season was destructive. The storms caused $50 billion in damages.
Two names were retired, Michael and Florence.
Regardless of what forms, everyone living in the Atlantic hurricane basin, especially on the coasts, should have a hurricane plan in place.
A basic emergency supply kit includes water, food, battery-powered or hand crank radio, flash light and extra batteries and a first aid kit.
Get more tips on what to have in your kit.
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Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.
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