NOAA predicts six to seven hurricanes , with one to three major storms . `` Hurricane season is upon us , and to anyone who lives or works in hurricane-prone areas , to any of you who have family or friends in hurricane prone areas , NOAA 's message is clear -- be prepared , have a plan , '' NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco said . Very similar to last year 's forecast . In 2012 , there were 16 named storms , no storms .
NOAA predicts six to seven hurricanes , with one to three major storms . Very similar to last year 's forecast . In 2012 , there were 16 named storms , no storms .