WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Forecasters from Colorado State University said Tuesday they still believe we should prepare for an above-average hurricane season.
Tropical development in the Caribbean has been stymied recently bySaharan dust.
However, forecasters said they still anticipate an "above-normal probability" for major hurricanes making landfall along the United States coastline and in the Caribbean.
RELATED: Hurricane Guide
Tuesday's forecast said there is a 45 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall along the U.S. east coast, including Florida.
The Colorado State forecasters said they believe 20 named storms will form in 2020. That number is up from the 16 named storms that were forecast on April 2.
The forecast also predicts there will be nine hurricanes, including four that will have an intensity level of Category 3, 4 or 5.
Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly and Edouard have already formed in the Atlantic this season.
Residents are reminded to prepare for hurricanes every season, regardless of how much activity is predicted.
Updated seasonal #hurricane forecast from @ColoradoStateU
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) July 7, 2020
continues call for very active 2020 Atlantic #hurricane season. New forecast calls for 20 named storms (including the 5 that have already formed), 9 hurricanes and 4 major (Cat 3+) hurricanes. https://t.co/wIVwJdWMcO pic.twitter.com/OYOMcIIBDz
