Hurricane Season 2009 projected to be less active

[weathernms]

After several years of above average tropical activity, consensus has grown that this hurricane season will be less active than previous years.

 

Early Hurricane Season 2009 forecasts, called for 11-14 tropical systems, which is around average and or just above, compared to the long term trends.

 

Many hurricane forecasters have decreased their number of named storms, and even calling for a below average hurricane season...........

 

Full details:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Weather-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Hurricane-Season-2009-projected-to-be-less-active-than-expected

[Caribbean Sunsets]

I hope so. The islands are so dependent on tourism and some so much more than others. It was terrible seeing the devastation from previous years.