2008 hurricane season predictions

The AP reported yesterday that the scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 6 to 9 hurricanes forming this year in the Atlantic, two to five of them "major", and the total of 12 to 16 major storms forming during this year's hurricane season. There is only 60-70% chance that these predictions are true, according to the same scientists. Ah, to be a meteorologist! (Check back here in November.)