Earlier in the year, the forecasters had predicted five named storms for the period, though October and November still are expected to see above-average activity.Two of the four named storms predicted for the rest of the season are expected to become hurricanes, and one is expected to become a Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane.
In April, the CSU forecasters said they expected 17 named storms for the 2007 season. As of Oct. 1, there had been 13, including four hurricanes.
La Niña conditions are likely to extend this year’s hurricane season, the researchers also announced.