A total of 10 to 16 named storms, tropical-strength or stronger, will likely cross the Atlantic basin.

Hundreds of reports of downed power lines, crushed cars and damaged homes came into the U.S. Storm Prediction Center.

Hundreds of reports of downed power lines, crushed cars and damaged homes came into the U.S. Storm Prediction Center.

The names of hurricanes that killed hundreds of people in 2017 and helped cause more than $215 billion in damage have been retired, never to be used again for the Atlantic.

The names of hurricanes that killed hundreds of people in 2017 and helped cause more than $215 billion in damage have been retired, never to be used again for the Atlantic.

From 1980 to 2018 there have been 230 $1 billion-plus events, with a total cost exceeding $1.5 trillion. Last year had the most, with 16 disasters costing more than $300 billion.

From 1980 to 2018 there have been 230 $1 billion-plus events, with a total cost exceeding $1.5 trillion. Last year had the most, with 16 disasters costing more than $300 billion.

Look for 14 named storms, and there's a greater than normal chance of a major system striking the U.S., according to Colorado State University.