Here's Colorado State University's current estimates for the 2004 Season, which begins on June 1, 2004. Time flies when you're having fun!Dr. William M. Gray said:The recent upturn in Atlantic basin major hurricane activity which began in 1995 is expected to continue in 2004. We anticipate an above average probability for Atlantic basin major hurricanes and U.S. major hurricane landfall.
Named Storms (9.6) 13
Named Storm Days (49.1) 55
Hurricanes (5.9) 7
Hurricane Days (24.5) 30
Intense Hurricanes (2.3) 3
Intense Hurricane Days (5.0) 6
Hurricane Destruction Potential (72.7) 85
Net Tropical Cyclone Activity (100%) 125
Numbers in Paranthesis () indicate 1950-2000 Averages
Named Storm Days (49.1) 55
Hurricanes (5.9) 7
Hurricane Days (24.5) 30
Intense Hurricanes (2.3) 3
Intense Hurricane Days (5.0) 6
Hurricane Destruction Potential (72.7) 85
Net Tropical Cyclone Activity (100%) 125
Numbers in Paranthesis () indicate 1950-2000 Averages
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Tom aka XR Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive anyway.