The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has predicted as many as 11 major hurricanes set to hit this season. The word came in an official release from NOAA with acting administrator Kathryn Sullivan saying they've redoubled their efforts at early detection after Hurricane Sandy.
"With the devastation of Sandy fresh in our minds, and another active season predicted, everyone at NOAA is committed to providing life-saving forecasts in the face of these storms and ensuring that Americans are prepared and ready ahead of time." said Sullivan.
"As we saw first-hand with Sandy, it's important to remember that tropical storm and hurricane impacts are not limited to the coastline. Strong winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes often threaten inland areas far from where the storm first makes landfall," she added.
Hurricane season officially kicks off in the United States in June - and according to NOAA's release, there's a 70 percent chance of between 13 and 20 named tropical storms in which wind speeds would break 39 miles per hour.
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