The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13-20 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes to form this season. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, a 30% chance of an near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division released its annual Hurricane Guide over the weekend. It’s available online and in convenience stores, and was sent out with newspapers around the state Sunday.
The first storm of the year has already passed: Tropical Storm Ana formed a week ago, but did not pose a threat to land before it dissipated in the Atlantic.
Here is the list of names for the 2021 season:
- Ana
- Bill
- Claudette
- Danny
- Elsa
- Fred
- Grace
- Henri
- Ida
- Julian
- Kate
- Larry
- Mindy
- Nicholas
- Odette
- Peter
- Rose
- Sam
- Teresa
- Victor
- Wanda
Now is the time to make plans, If you don’t need them, wonderful! If you do, and don’t have them, well….