The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts indicated Tuesday that hurricane activity will be above average this year.

According to the forecast, 2022 will be the ninth straight above-average Atlantic hurricane season.

It forecasts a 65 percent likelihood of an above-average season, a 25% chance of a near-average season, and a 10% risk of a below-average season.

There is a chance of 14 to 21 named storms, with six to ten of them becoming hurricanes.

Furthermore, three to six of them may develop into major hurricanes with speeds of 111 mph or greater.

From June 1 to November 30, the Atlantic hurricane season runs.

The prolonged La Nia weather pattern, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds, and a stronger West African monsoon are all contributing to the heightened activity, according to NOAA.

In a statement, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said, “Hurricane Ida covered nine states, proving that anybody may be in the direct line of a hurricane and in risk from the remains of a storm system.” “It’s critical for everyone to recognize their risk and take proactive actions to prepare now by visiting Ready.gov and Listo.gov for preparation recommendations, as well as downloading the FEMA App to ensure you get real-time emergency warnings.”

NOAA has also released hurricane outlooks for the eastern and central Pacific storm basins, and the Atlantic seasonal outlook will be updated in early August.

Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record, according to the weather forecast, with 21 named storms and seven hurricanes.