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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Begins Thursday; NOAA Issues Season Forecast

Thursday, June 1, is the official start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Ahead of the season’s start, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast calling for a “near-normal” hurricane season regarding the possible number of cyclones.

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