2007 Hurricane Prediction

Colorado State University professor Dr. William Gray released his forecast for the 2007 hurricane season today. He predicts an above-average season with 14 named storms next year, including three major hurricanes and four other hurricanes. Read the full story here.

The Associated Press photo to the left shows the "pirate plank" walk which marked the end of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season in Key West, Florida. The poor guy dressed as a hurricane was tossed into the drink...but it was a nice time to celebrate as the United States didn't see one hurricane make a landfall.

By the way: Dr. Gray predicted an 81% chance that at least one major hurricane would make U.S. landfall in 2006. Trust me, it's hard enough forecasting weather for seven days out! I would hate to make a forecast for a whole year. -ERIC