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Atlantic hurricane outlook raised by Colorado State forecasters

Colorado State University edged up its seasonal Atlantic hurricane forecast to 15, three more than in an average year.

By Brian K. Sullivan | Updated on July 01, 2016
The new prediction is that six of those storms will become hurricanes and two will grow into major systems. (Photo: Thinkstock)

(Bloomberg) – Colorado State University edged up its seasonal Atlantic hurricane forecast to 15, three more than in an average year.

The new prediction is that six of those storms will become hurricanes and two will grow into major systems with winds of 111 miles (179 kilometers) per hour or more before the season ends Nov. 30. The total includes the four storms that have developed already this year.

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