Analysts Expect Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season

Already it's been an above-average year for tornadoes in the U.S., and the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be just as busy, according to analysts. This year, there is a 65 percent chance of an Atlantic hurricane season with more storms than normal, officials with the federal government's Climate Prediction Center warned today.

The Climate Prediction Center outlook calls for considerable activity with a 65 percent probability of an above normal season and a 25 percent probability of a near normal season. This means there is a 90 percent chance of a near or above normal season.

For 2008, the outlook indicates a 60 to 70 percent chance of 12 to 16 named storms.