HAVANA, Cuba, June 1.—The hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico officially opened June 1 preceded by Alberto and Beryl, two storms that came in ahead of time.

Only twice in recent history (1887 and 1908) two tropical storms have developed in the area prior to the opening of the season, which closes November 30, according to records.

Experts do not predict a very active season this year, with up to 10 tropical storms, five of which could developed into hurricanes. However, Cuban meteorologist Jose Rubiera recently alerted that it is not possible to precisely draw up the possible track of a storm with months ahead of time, or predict how strong its winds and rain could be.

Knowing the general prediction for the season is good, as far as it is appropriately interpreted, because when a specific storm develops it must be closely followed by everyone through different information systems.