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There’s a lot of reasons people think 13 is an unlucky number. This year may add another. At least 13 storm systems should reach tropical strength and get a name in 2019, with five becoming hurricanes and two spawning winds …

The frequency and damages associated with weather catastrophes are expected to increase due in part to manmade climate changes and socioeconomic factors, according to Mark Bove, senior research meteorologist of Catastrophe Management for Munich Reinsurance America. “The first 11 years …