The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts there is a 60 percent likelihood of below-normal activity for the current Atlantic hurricane season, lowering its earlier prediction of a 75 percent change of near or above-normal activity. The updated forecast predicts a total of 9 to 13 named storms (10 to 16 initially forecasted), of which 4 to 7 could become hurricanes (5 to 9 initially forecasted), including 0 to 2 major hurricanes (1 to 4 initially forecasted). Despite NOAA’s updated forecast, the public is still advised to take hurricane preparedness seriously as the most active hurricane months are upon us. “Today’s updated outlook is a reminder that we are entering the height of hurricane season and everyone needs to know their true vulnerabilities to storms and storm surge,” said FEMA Administrator Brock Long. “Now is the time to know who issues evacuation orders in their community, heed the warnings, update your insurance, and have a preparedness plan. Don’t let down your guard, late season storms are always a possibility, always keep your plans updated.” NOAA.