The top US climate agency says that as many as 14 hurricanes could hit the Atlantic this year. NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) forecasts from 14 to 23 storms. 8 to 14 of these storms could develop into hurricanes, they added. The NOAA stated that this season could be one of the most active one on record, with three to seven major hurricanes. These major hurricanes can reach category three or higher, meaning that they bring sustained winds of at least 111mph (178km/h). The NOAA says the seasonal forecasts have a 70% probability, which might begin on 1 June and until the end of November.This news would be very frightening to people living on the Atlantic coast because these hurricanes can devastate the towns and cities like previous major storms. Previously in New Orleans, people suffered a severe loss from Hurricane Katrina. Unlike previous hurricanes, I hope that the cities and towns near the Atlantic prepare for a possible category three or higher hurricanes. There was an alert of tsunami threats, and I thought people should prepare for it to avoid great loss. Just like in Indonesia, I think people in the US should prepare for a season of natural disasters. Even if this forecast be correct or wrong, it will be better for us to consider them as correct, as it is better to prepare and have no event than not preparing and having a hurricane when they are not ready.
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