These fast-moving, Mid-Atlantic hurricanes seem to occur every 40 years or so, with 2003, 1933, 1896, 1893, and 1878 all being examples. Project shows other 'cool things and oddities' ...

What to Know. This year, AccuWeather is predicting 13 to 18 named storms, with seven to 10 strengthening into hurricanes. Of those storms, three to six could be a direct hit to the U.S.

The map reveals a surprising truth about New England: this region, known for its harsh winters and mild summers, has actually taken brutal hits from major hurricanes in the past.