Weather forecasters are predicting that the Caribbean will be hit hard this coming hurricane season. (Google Images)
Weather forecasters are predicting that the Caribbean will be hit hard this coming hurricane season. (Google Images)

Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) has urged Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and officially ends November 30, 2013. The author writes:

Noted hurricane forecasters Dr William Gray and Philip Klotzbach of the Colorado State University have predicted an above-average season with 18 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes likely to occur during the six-month period.

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting between 13 to 20 named storms, six to 11 hurricanes, and three to six major hurricanes.

CDEMA executive director Ronald Jackson said these predictions are well above the season averages.

“The message is clear. The extent to which we could be impacted will depend on the level of investment we put into preparing for and preventing as best as possible the negative consequences of this hazard.

Read more at Caribbean 360.
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