Between 13 and 19 named storms are expected to develop during the Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 10 hurricanes expected.

NOAA is forecasting as many as 19 tropical storms this year, including six to 10 hurricanes. Half of those hurricanes could reach “major” strength.

A tenth-consecutive above-average hurricane season is forecast in the Atlantic basin this year, with warm waters and potentially storm-friendly climate patterns expected to produce as many as 19 tropical storms,