Given the scale of natural disasters already experienced in 2011not to mention the dire predictions being made by meteorological experts and forecastersone gets the feeling that the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season is going to abide by Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Even though recent predictions by forecasters indicate an expectation of fewer tropical storms forming in 2011 than 2010, they still predict a year of activity that is far above average. And with no significant land-falling hurricanes in 2010, many may be feeling the industry's luck has run out.

To kick off our coverage of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season and keep you in the know, this guide serves to give you the latest coverage of weather forecasts, techniques for handling catastrophe claims and modeling hurricane risks, storm names, and more.

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