The first forecast for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season was released by Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) on December 7, 2017. It is predicting a slightly above-average hurricane season in 2018, with a total of 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. On April 5, 2018, Colorado State University (CSU) released their forecast, predicting a slightly above-average season with 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. On April 16, 2018, North Carolina State University (NCSU) released their predictions, calling for a well above-average season, with 14–18 named storms, 7–11 hurricanes, and 3–5 major hurricanes. On April 19, 2018, The Weather Company (TWC) released their first forecasts, calling for 2018 to be a near-average season, with a total of 13 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.
2018 Atlantic Hurricane Named Storms
Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Florence
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sara
Tony
Valerie
William