At the peak, and already 9 storms

Today, 10 Sept, is the climatological maximum of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season. As predicted by various groups (CSU, NOAA), the season has been above-normal in activity, with 9 named TCs, 3 of which became hurricanes (Igor will likely become a hurricane in 36-48 hours), and 2 of those becomming intense hurricanes (Danielle & Earl... again, Igor will likely be the 3rd). This activity compares with a longer-term average of ~10 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 intense hurricanes per year. So we're well on our way to continuing this above average season. The US has yet to be significantly impacted by a system, as Alex & Hermine made landfall south of Brownsville, Bonnie dissipated over Florida, and Earl curved out to sea only brushing Cape Hatteras and Cape Cod)... we'll see what the rest of the year holds.