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The 2021 hurricane season is underway.

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The eastern Pacific season started May 15, producing two tropical storms to date.

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One tropical storm has been recorded to date in the Atlantic.
Ana formed on May 22, ahead of the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. 

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2020's Atlantic season was the busiest on record with a total of 30 named storms,
including 13 hurricanes.

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And NOAA is predicting another above-average season for 2021.

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NOAA satellites provide vital information for forecasting hurricanes.

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and monitoring the location, movement and intensity of storms.

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As hurricane season gets underway, NOAA satellites are vigilantly watching
over the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane basins.

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Earth from Orbit: Hurricane Season Has Begun

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