Get Ready for a Record Breaking Hurricane Season
The North Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and this year could put even the most seasoned resilience professionals through their paces. Pointing to warm ocean waters and an upcoming shift from El Niño to La Niña, University of Pennsylvania climate scientists are predicting between 27 and 39 named storms, with a best estimate of 33. […] View MoreWhat’s the Outlook for 2023’s Hurricane Season?
The early predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season are here – but a couple of conflicting signals make it more uncertain than usual. Colorado State University and The Weather Company have both released their preliminary forecasts for the Atlantic hurricane season that runs from May through November. CSU is predicting 13 named storms, including six […] View MoreNOAA: Expect Another Big Hurricane Season
Echoing early predictions, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season – the seventh in a row. NOAA is predicting, with 70% confidence, a range of 13 to 20 named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher from now through Nov. 1. Six to ten of them could […] View MoreHurricane Season Preview: What’s in Store for 2022?
Colorado State University has released its early predictions for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. If the forecast is correct, at least four major hurricanes could make things difficult in the coming months. CSU’s first extended range forecast of the year is predicting above-normal activity during the storm season. This is primarily due to two reasons: […] View More2021 Hurricane Season: What to Expect
The Atlantic hurricane season is set to officially kick off June 1. Forecasters are once again predicting an active season, but how does it compare to last year’s historic level of storms? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Climate Prediction Center is officially expecting a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance […] View More
Mark Your Calendars for Hurricane Preparedness Week
With the potential for a busy Atlantic hurricane season, this year’s Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9-15) is your best opportunity to communicate effective emergency response with your organization, its employees, and the surrounding community. “Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance […] View More