The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November.

The federal weather agency forecasts six to 10 hurricanes — and three to five major storms. NOAA’s Atlantic hurricane season outlook was released during a press conference Thursday, 10 days before the June 1 start of the season. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, and other NOAA experts urged the public to get ready.

Seminole County Fire Department/TMXThis year's hurricane season in the U.S. will likely be above normal with three to five major storms.:: FileThat's according to the National Weather Service on Thursday,