Florida Is In For A Whopper Of A Hurricane Season

Florida is in for a whopper of a hurricane season, according to experts who rolled out predictions during a week in which state officials also begin to repeal renewable-energy goals as they carry out a law recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Echoing earlier predictions about the six-month season that will start June 1, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday pointed to warm ocean waters and forecast up to 25 named storms, with up to 13 reaching hurricane strength and four to seven packing Category 3 or stronger winds.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has high confidence in its projections for the hurricane season that starts next week, with experts pointing to warm ocean waters and forecasting up to 25 named storms.