NOAA’s August update calls for 13 to 18 named storms and up to 5 major hurricanes, signaling another above-average Atlantic season as we head into peak months.

In May, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but so far it’s been pretty tame. However, that could end very soon. And people had better be prepared,

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's updated Atlantic outlook for the rest of the season forecasts tropical weather activity is on track to stay above normal. Here's why.