Forecasters expect six to nine hurricanes to form in the Atlantic this year, saying two to five of those could be major. With the first named storm this year getting a head start before the official June 1 start of the season, it's not too early to start planning. As you consider stories for your coverage of this year's hurricanes and tropical storms, be prepared with these resources from the University of Houston representing experts across various fields. For more information, or if you are unable to reach a professor, give us a call at 713-743-8192.