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The main reason for the relatively small number of storms is El Nino, the cyclic weather pattern that makes it harder for hurricanes to form in the Atlantic.
But that doesn't mean people in hurricane-prone parts of the U.S.
can rest easy, says Neil Jacobs, who leads the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
And he says it's not just people on the coast who are at risk.
Hurricanes and tropical storms have caused deadly flooding thousands of miles inland.
The main reason for the relatively small number of storms is El Nino, the cyclic weather pattern that makes it harder for hurricanes to form in the Atlantic.
But that doesn't mean people in hurricane-prone parts of the U.S.
can rest easy, says Neil Jacobs, who leads the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
And he says it's not just people on the coast who are at risk.
Hurricanes and tropical storms have caused deadly flooding thousands of miles inland.
This year's tournament runs from June 11th through July 19th in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
A new analysis by climate scientists at Imperial College London finds that the weather during five of those matches is likely to be dangerously hot and humid.
Miami is a particular hot spot because its stadium is not covered and does not have air conditioning.
The World Cup final, held outside New York City in July, is also at high risk.
FIFA says it's addressing heat risk by allowing players and officials to take extra water breaks and allowing fans to bring sealed water bottles into stadiums during the hottest matches, as well as other measures.
The council was created by President Trump in the early days of his second term.