On April 22nd, predictions were announced for the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season. The Weather Channel says that we can expect a total of nine named storms and five hurricanes which is below the historical averages. The 30-year average is 12 named storms and six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes (meaning a Category 3 or stronger).
Meteorologist Dr. Todd Crawford of The Weather Channel Professional Division says, “Both the dynamical models and our proprietary statistical models suggest a relatively quiet tropical season this year.” Read more