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US Hurricane Frequency Plummeting

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Cross posted from my new blog : US Hurricane Frequency Plummeting | Real Science

In the 19th century, the US averaged about two hurricanes per year. Now we average 1.5 per year

 HURDAT Re-analysis 

The US is also experiencing the longest period on record without a major (category 3-5) hurricane strike. The last one was Wilma in 2005, which many experts declared as “the new normal”

Major hurricanes in the US peaked in 1950

I had dinner last night with one of the few people who actually understands hurricanes and climate – Dr. Bill Gray from CSU.  Look for the CSU 2015 hurricane forecast to be released today.

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