The real question is how many make landfall in the US? 20 hurricanes and no landfall means epic surf season for all. 17 named storms 9 hurricanes 5 major 4 landfalls on EC or GOM as Cat 1 or more by end of season. And the insurance companies cry for a government bailout by October. Frankie has a stroke before end of hurricane season, mid broadcast (prolly already did a few times but who would notice). WE all get pitted, soooo pitted.
Pacific basin is active, prob won't be long for Atlantic to start cranking: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=epac&fdays=2
NOAA will issue an updated outlook directly prior to mid-season peak. With the new tech and various upgrades, I'm betting numerous bugs have yet to be resolved. Additional late bets will be considered. Any other players?
Ben Noll Meteorologist, National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Auckland, New Zealand Graphics in link: https://twitter.com/BenNollWeather
