No coastal watches or warnings were in effect late Thursday, and Cindy is forecast to track to the northwest, remaining at tropical storm strength before dissipating next week.ĬNN’s Jennifer Gray and Taylor Ward contributed to this report. Tropical Storm Arlene became the first named storm of the season when it formed in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this month.Īs Bret churned near the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Cindy formed over the central Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. Executives said Tuesday they expect demand to start growing again within the next year. This year’s season is expected to bring a near-average number of storms: 12 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and up to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said.Īn average Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes, according to the administration. NOAA/NASAĪtlantic hurricane season expected to be near average this year, NOAA says. A satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Ian approaching Florida on Wednesday at 1:46 p.m.
