Emergency management agencies in every coastal state from Texas to Maine say the forecasts are a great way to get people thinking about the upcoming season, but that's about it.
Private weather forecaster Planalytics expects a more active Atlantic storm and hurricane activity in 2008 than in the 2007 season, the company said on Friday. Visit the Planalytics Page
Forecasters are calling for an active 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season. If they’re correct, it could be a disaster not just for coastal residents, but for already-tight energy supplies.
The 2008 Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November. With the beginning of the new season, comes a new list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes for both the Atlantic Hurricane season and Pacific hurricane season.
Tropical Update
July 6, 4:42 AM EDT
Name:Tropical Storm Bertha
Location: About 1310 miles, 2110 km, East of The Northern Leeward Islands. Lat/Long: 17.3N, 43.2W Max Winds: 50 mph
Heading: West Speed: 22 mph Pressure: 29.53 inches
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