Planalytics sees quieter Atlantic hurricane season
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Private weather forecaster Planalytics expects a less active hurricane season in the tropical Atlantic this year as water temperatures and wind conditions make violent storms less likely.
The forecaster expects 10 named storms, six of which will become hurricanes, with one or two hitting category three or greater, said Jim Rouiller, senior energy meteorologist at Planalytics
"We have two factors working against an active season: cooler waters and increasing wind shear," Rouiller said,
He added that dust blown over the Atlantic from Africa and increased surface pressure will also contribute to a calmer season.
Most forecasters say the six-month hurricane season will be less active than last season, which produced 16 storms. [ID:nN26505230]
The six-month season begins officially on Monday.
(Reporting by Edward McAllister; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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