AccuWeather.com sees the potential for an “extreme season” when it comes to hurricanes. The early hurricane season forecast predicts an above-normal threat all along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Hurricane Forecaster Joe Bastardi foresees a much more active season comparable to 2008.

“This year has the chance to be an extreme season,” said Bastardi. “It is certainly much more like 2008 than 2009 as far as the overall threat to the United States’ East and Gulf coasts.”

Bastardi is forecasting seven landfalls. Five will be hurricanes, and two or three of the hurricanes will be major landfalls for the U.S.
He is calling for 16 to 18 tropical storms in total, 15 of which would be in the western Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico, and therefore a threat to land.

Concerns about this upcoming season are a weakening El Niño, warmer ocean temperatures, and higher humidity levels.

Season begins June 1st. Get ready to donate.