Officials warn of busiest Atlantic hurricane season in 25 years

Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting the busiest season in 25 years, with 17 to 25 named storms, including eight with winds of 74 mph or higher and four to seven of those becoming major hurricanes (with winds of 11 mph or higher). Forecasters attribute the predictions to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and the La Niña effect (a tropical weather pattern that occurs when the wind shear in the tropics is lower, allowing storms to develop and intensity with little resistance). Government and insurance officials are advising Virginia residents to take steps...

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