. "Estimates I have seen predict a very active year, with 14-21 named storms including 7-9 hurricanes of which about half are expected to be category three to five, meaning winds exceeding 111 mph.Here is a recent abstract from a paper published by a well respected lab:ABSTRACTInformation obtained through March 2007 indicates that the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season will be much more active than the ave" . . .