U.S. Forecasters Raise Number of Major Hurricanes for 2023

HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities forecasters on Thursday anticipate a extra harmful Atlantic storm season this 12 months, elevating their outlook for main hurricanes within the Atlantic Ocean resulting from excessive sea floor temperatures.

The U.S. Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stated between two and 5 main hurricanes with sustained winds above 111 miles per hour (179 kmh) might type by the top of November, up one from their Might forecast.

(Reporting by Erwin Seba)

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