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CSU forecast sees 12 named storms in 2009, down from 14
At least one forecasting team is scaling back its 2009 hurricane forecast to 12 named storms, down from 14, but the U.S. East Coast including South Florida is still given a 32 percent chance of seeing the business end of a major hurricane.
Weak El Nina conditions in the Pacific account for a slightly less scary forecast compared to December’s view, Colorado State University forecasters said today. Drs. William Gray and Phil Klotzbach now see two intense hurricanes in 2009, down from three. They peg the chances of a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) striking anywhere on the U.S. coastline as 54 percent — slightly above the 52 percent chance for the last century.
For the U.S. East Coast including the peninsula of Florida, the risk of a major hurricane landfall is seen as 32 percent. That’s a hair above the 31 percent average for the last century.
Comments
By Netadmin1
April 9, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this
Keep in mind that we can see a hurricane coming and run the other way, vs. earthquates that cannot be predicted in most cases like in Italy currently.
By BEN
April 9, 2009 12:43 PM | Link to this
I WAS WOUNDERING IF PALM BEACH COUNTY WOULD BE HIT BY THE HURRICANE, AND LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE STORM.
THANK YOU
By BEN
April 9, 2009 12:43 PM | Link to this
I WAS WOUNDERING IF PALM BEACH COUNTY WOULD BE HIT BY THE HURRICANE, AND LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE STORM.
THANK YOU
By BEN
April 9, 2009 12:43 PM | Link to this
I WAS WOUNDERING IF PALM BEACH COUNTY WOULD BE HIT BY THE HURRICANE, AND LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE STORM.
THANK YOU
By 16 years in PB County
April 9, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this
This is just forecasting. No one can tell if “Palm Beach County will be hit by a storm or know more about the storm”. There is NOT a storm yet! Please .. we don’t need this hype already!
By kelley
April 9, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
YESSSSSS!!!!
we need a hurricane there i am in texas and in order to come back to florida a hurricane needs to hit!!!!1
By kelley
April 9, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
YESSSSSS!!!!
we need a hurricane there i am in texas and in order to come back to florida a hurricane needs to hit!!!!1
By kelley
April 9, 2009 1:25 PM | Link to this
YESSSSSS!!!!
we need a hurricane there i am in texas and in order to come back to florida a hurricane needs to hit!!!!1
By justice
April 9, 2009 2:33 PM | Link to this
I OWN A TREE SERVICE AND WE DON’T WANT A STORM.
By The Kid
April 9, 2009 3:18 PM | Link to this
I was “woundering” if BEN should try a spellcheck.
By chris
April 9, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this
Joan is too funny! I’ve never witnessed a hurricane; I’m new to the so. florida area, I’m not thrilled with the thought of a storm, but thats nature. I think we should save the panic for when its actually here.
By James
April 9, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this
Justice Look at the bright side you get more money if own a tree service and there is a hurricane that knocks down trees and people pay for you to get it cleaned up.Good luck!
By AJ'S TREE SURGEONS
April 11, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this
I own a tree service too…I don’t care 4 natural disasters either…but….when they hit…my company is glad we can help !!!
By Joan
April 11, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this
LETS HOPE A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE RIPS RIGHT THROUGH RIVIERA BEACH AND WIPES ALL THOSE GHETTO THUGS” THAT LIVE THERE. THEY ARE NOTHING BUT A NUICENSE TO SOCIETY. THERE WILL BE GOLD TEETH, BAGGY BREECHES, CRACK ROCK AND THEIR WELFARE CHECKS FLYING ALL OVER THE PLACE!!!!!
By Jon
April 14, 2009 6:09 PM | Link to this
Eight hurricanes hit Florida in 2004 and 2005! when i lived there!
By Jon
April 15, 2009 11:48 PM | Link to this
I alway ignored Dr. William Gray and Phil Klotzbach!!! They have problem!!
I like(NHC) National Hurricane Center than Colorado State University forecasters
By Lillie
April 22, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this
I’d like to know if Joan is a southerner?
By El-What
April 27, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this
El Nina? Must be some ghastly combination of El Nino and La Nina.
By Hancock
April 30, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this
2009 Atlantic hurricane season:
I think, we’ll see 4 hurricanes or MORE before September 30, 2009! I believe!
By LJ
May 1, 2009 11:22 AM | Link to this
Dr Gray is a joke
By I live in the Riv
May 7, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this
Thanks Joan, I live in Riviera Beach, own my home, am college educated, and pay for my own living expenses. Does that make me a thug or a nuisance? Take your “holier than thou” attitude and shove it. Think before you speak.
By Dusweall
February 27, 2010 3:35 AM | Link to this
я вот что скажу: бесподобно. а82ч