The 2019 hurricane season forecast just got worse: More intense storms are predicted
The Atlantic hurricane season, which has just entered its peak period, could be worse than predicted: There is a 45 percent chance of above-normal activity, up from the 30 percent outlook issued in May, federal forecasters said Thursday.
The number of predicted named storms also increased: Expect 10 to 17 tropical storms, up from the nine to 15 predicted in May.
Five to nine of those named storms could become hurricanes, up from the four to eight forecast in May.
Two to four major hurricanes are likely, a prediction unchanged in the new outlook. Major hurricanes represent Categories 3, 4 and 5 and have wind speeds of 111 mph or greater.
An average season has 12 named storms, with six hurricanes and three major hurricanes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The updated outlook “is a reminder to be prepared,” said Pete Gaynor, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “We urge everyone to learn more about hurricane hazards and prepare now, ahead of time.”
Corbin Electrical Services, Inc. will have a booth at Middlesex County Fair 81st Annual Fair
Please join us this week August 5th through August 11th at the 2019 Middlesex County Fair.
HOURS
Mon: 5:00PM-11:00PM
Tue: 5:00PM-11:00PM
Wed: 5:00PM-11:00PM
Thu: 5:00PM-11:00PM
Sat: 11:00AM-11:00PM
Sun: 11:00AM-10:00PM
Located – 655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Admission Prices:
Admission: Adults $7.00
Senior Citizens 65 & over $4.00
Children 3-12 $1.00
Children 2 and under – Free
Free Parking
Additional Information
Fireworks, Monday night and Sunday night; home and garden exhibits; pony rides; 4-H & animal displays; food vendors; craft demonstrations; agricultural displays; free entertainment & attractions daily.
For more info please visit http://middlesexcountyfair.com/
We hope to see you there!
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