Forecasters predict a well-above-average Atlantic hurricane season

Top forecasters from Colorado State University predict an exceptionally active hurricane season starting June 1st, marking the most active projection ever made in April. Typically, a year sees about 14 tropical storms, with seven becoming hurricanes. Last year, despite moderate forecasts, there were the fourth most named storms on record. This potentially prolific season is driven by record high Atlantic temperatures and the impending La Nina.

What is unique about the hurricane forecast made by Colorado State University for this season?

• It predicts no hurricanes this season.

• It is the most active projection ever made in April.

• It is the least active projection ever made.

• It is the earliest forecast ever made.

How many tropical storms typically occur in a year?

• 7

• 14

• 10

• 20

How many of these tropical storms usually strengthen into hurricanes?

• 5

• 3

• 10

• 7

What was notable about last year's hurricane season?

• It had the fourth most named storms on record.

• It had the least named storms on record.

• It had no named storms.

• It had the most named storms on record.

What are the main factors driving the potentially prolific hurricane season?

• Low temperatures in the Atlantic and La Nina.

• High temperatures in the Atlantic and La Nina.

• High temperatures in the Pacific and El Nino.

• Low temperatures in the Pacific and El Nino.