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NOAA predicts 13-18 named storms this hurricane season, slightly down from the May prediction.

Higher wind shear in the Caribbean and above-normal sea level pressure suggest moderate hurricane activity.

Experts advise taking precautions and updating preparedness plans now.

August is peak hurricane season, and forecasters' predictions remain in line for above-normal hurricane activity.

“Overall, not much has changed,” said Matthew Rosencrans, lead hurricane season forecaster at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service, as part of an update from earlier in the year. “In May, we predicted 13 to 19 named storms. Now we have a forecast of 13 to 18 named storms. So, one more named storm at the upper end. Our forecast for hurric

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