The Illustrated 2011 Hurricane Forecast
— By Julia Whitty
Mother Jones, Wed Jun. 1, 2011
Specifically, for 2011, they're forecasting the likelihood of:
- 16 named storms (60% more)
- 9 hurricanes (50% more)
- 5 intense hurricanes (75% more)
Compare that to the average during the 50 years between 1950 and 2000:
- 10 named storms
- 6 hurricanes
- 2 intense hurricanes
See Also:
Worth a Look: Book Reviews on Climate Change
Worth a Look: Book Reviews on Environmental Degradation (Other than Emissions)
