Source: Jennifer Kay, BLUERIDGE NOW, 8/9/18

 U.S. forecasters say the Atlantic hurricane season may be less active than they previously predicted. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s updated outlook predicts nine to 13 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes. Up to two hurricanes could be “major” with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Four storms already have developed this year, including two hurricanes in July.

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