Colorado State upgrades expected hurricane season, Now forecasting 17 named storms; 5 intense hurricanes
“Even though the Florida peninsula did suffer the ravages of 3 major landfalling hurricanes during 2004 & 2005 (Charley, Jeanne, Wilma; also, Frances in 2004 [960 mb/ 90-95 kts] was very close to cat-3 intensity at landfall)…….this area of America home to over 10 million residents is still FAR BELOW normal when it comes to major hurricane direct hits since 1965 (only 4 category 3 or higher hurricane landfalls during the 42 year period of record 1966-2007). Historically, the Florida peninsula is struck by a major landfalling hurricane once every four (4) years (climatological period of record 1851-2000).”
For the next few days, it looks as if we will have a slight break in the action, as there are no systems showing any real signs of development at this time.