The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting 10-16 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes and 1-4 major hurricanes for the 2016 hurricane season.

The average storm count is 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major storms.

WATCH: Tonight at 8pm, 7News will air a special “Surviving the Storm” program to get you prepared for the 2016 hurricane season.

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