Less Amount of Cyclones for 2013 Predicted

Washington, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean will be more active than normal, but may be fewer cyclones expected, says an update note by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA ).

During the period, which began on June 1 and runs through November 30, the number of hurricanes formed will be between 13-19 named storms, of which six to nine reach hurricane strength, three of five of which would be of great intensity, NOAA said.

"Our conviction of a season above normal remains high because the predictions of atmospheric and oceanic conditions are favorable for storm development," said Gerry Bell, team leader.

The first forecast made last May, pointed to the formation of 20 named storms, including 11 hurricanes.

Bell also noted that the characteristics presented in two of the four named storms formed so far this year, Andrea, Barry, Chantal, and Dorian, in the depths of the tropical Atlantic, are indicative of an active season this 2013.

Besides facilitating conditions remain cyclone activity, higher temperatures than normal on the surface of the Atlantic, a rainy season in West Africa strongest favoring wind patterns that help feed tropical storm systems and hurricanes.

Experts advise surveillance, as the peak season approaches, from mid-August to mid-October.

During an average hurricane season we have about 12 tropical storms, including six hurricanes.