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| 2006 Hurricane Predictions, Many Storms, Few "Katrinas" |
| Season will prove busy, but not as severe. |
| From Adam LeMieux
Site Designer and Executive Reporter Tuesday, April 4, 2006: Posted 10:00 PM PST |
| Primary Source: CNN.com Secondary Sources: |
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| Florida - (ANN) The 2006 hurricane season may not be as violent as last years, but the number of storms will be high. Researchers at Colorado State University predict at least 17 storms, 9 developing into hurricanes, 5 expected to have a rating of a cat 3 or higher. Last year's season had 27 storms, 15 of which became hurricanes. Overall, the storms cost $80 billion in damages. Long term averages have 10 storms each season with six becoming major storms. |