On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook, predicting a near-normal season with a 70 percent chance of nine to 15 named storms, which have sustained winds at least 39 mph.
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Of those, four to eight will become hurricanes and two to four will reach major hurricane status of Category 3, 4 or 5.
NOAA said to keep in mind this outlook does not suggest how many of the storms will hit land.
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season was destructive. The storms caused $50 billion in damages. The 2017 hurricane season set the all-time record for expenses with a staggering $282 billion in damage.
Two of the worst storms, Michael and Florence, had their names retired.
Earlier this year, AccuWeather released its own prediction calling for 12-14 storms, five to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
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Regardless of what forms, everyone living in the Atlantic hurricane basin, especially on the coasts, should have a hurricane plan in place.
SEE ALSO: Big Weather's hurricane preparedness kit
A basic emergency supply kit includes water, food, battery-powered or hand crank radio, flash light and extra batteries and a first aid kit.
SEE ALSO: Get more tips on what do to before hurricane season starts
Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.
WATCH: 2018 Hurricane Special
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