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- William Gray predicted 7 hurricanes and 13 named storms
- At least one hurricane predicted to hit U.S. coast
- Gray's predictions are watched closely by emergency responders
- Last hurricane season, Gray initially forecast nine hurricanes, but only six actually formed
- Some scientists believe that dust from Africa can reduce number and severity of storms and hurricanes
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Hurricane forecaster William Gray predicted the formation of seven Atlantic hurricanes during the 2008 season which began on June 1. He also predicted three of the seven would be severe. As of September 7, 2008, 10 tropical storms and 5 hurricanes had formed.
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"We believe that the Atlantic basin is still in an active hurricane cycle. This active cycle is expected to continue at least for another decade or two. After that, we're likely to enter a quieter Atlantic major hurricane period." — William GrayCNN.com: NOAA predicts above-normal '08 hurricane season (May 22, 2008)
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2008 Hurricane Forecast on Amazon
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2008 Hurricane Forecast Questions
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Does the same forces that cause a tornado cause a hurricane? 1 Answer-----quote----- Tornadoes are formed because of instability in the atmosphere, whereas hurricanes are formed when a wet mass of air over the sea evaporates. Be... read more -
Are the frequency of hurricanes in the last decade increasing or decreasing? 1 AnswerThey are downward trends in the frequency of intense Atlantic hurricanes during the past five decades. There is concern that the enhanced greenhouse effect may... read more
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What are the boundaries of the hurricane box? 3 AnswersA Hebert box (pronounced AY-bear) is one of two regions of the Atlantic Ocean that are useful as predictors of hurricanes that will strike South Florida. They a... read more -
What sustains a vortex in a hurricane and tornado, once it forms? 1 Answer-------quote----- The vortex of a tornado is the funnel like shape of the cloud of winds that if it goes above a certain velocity and reaches the ground then be... read more
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