NOAA forecasts near-normal Atlantic hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday. 

In its outlook, NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 total named storms. 

The 2023 Atlantic tropical cyclone names, as selected by the World Meteorological Organization, include Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harold, Idalia, Jose, Katia, Lee, Margot, Nigel, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney.

Of those, five to nine could become hurricanes, and one to four of those could become major hurricanes. 

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