Now that Emily and Dean have come about quickly, it's now time to re-visit the predictions for the rest of the 2007 year. The National Hurricane Center forecasts an 85% chance for an above normal 2007 tropical season. They also go on to predict between 13 to 16 named storms.






The peak of the hurricane season is typically during the month of September, and eventually weakening throughout October. Take a look at this graphic from the National Hurricane Center. These are the conditions that make the case for an above average year.