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- Scientists expect a near-average Atlantic hurricane season this year.
- The Atlantic basin is the ocean, Gulf, and Caribbean.
- The season runs from June to November each year.
- Forecasters predict several named storms will form this year.
- Some storms can become hurricanes and grow strong later.
- Scientists use long weather records and sea temperatures.
- Regional forecasts may differ across the basin.
- People in coastal areas should prepare and watch updates.
Difficult words
- scientist — A person who studies nature and weather.Scientists
- hurricane — A very strong tropical storm with high winds.hurricanes
- basin — A large ocean area like Gulf or Caribbean.
- season — A time of year for specific weather events.
- forecaster — A person who predicts the weather or storms.Forecasters
- coastal — Near the land next to the sea or ocean.
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Discussion questions
- Do you live near the coast?
- How would you prepare for a storm?
- Do you check weather updates?
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