The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday that atmospheric and oceanic conditions continue to favor an “above-normal” Atlantic hurricane season this year.

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Ahead of the historical peak of the season, NOAA forecasters updated the number of expected named storms to 13-18 (with winds of 39 mph or greater), of which five to nine could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including two to five major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

WATCH: Weather Authority Meteorologist Michelle McCormick breaks down NOAA’s predictions in the video above

The adjusted ranges are for the entire season from June 1 through Nov. 30, and are inclusive of the four named trop

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