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Viewpoint: Why a Quieter Hurricane Season Doesn’t Mean Lower Risk
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be quieter than many of the hyperactive years that preceded it. Six of the past seven seasons produced above-average Atlantic activity, including the record-setting 2020 season, which had 30 named storms. But …
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According to Insurance Journal’s source item, Viewpoint: Why a Quieter Hurricane Season Doesn’t Mean Lower Risk, The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be quieter than many of the hyperactive years that preceded it. Six of the past seven seasons produced above-average Atlantic activity, including the record-setting 2020 season, which had 30 named storms. But …
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- Viewpoint: Why a Quieter Hurricane Season Doesn’t Mean Lower RiskInsurance Journal - 2026-05-13T05:01:53+00:00
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