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In the preseason outlook issued Thursday, forecasters say warm ocean temperatures are the main reason the season is again expected to busier than normal. ”Everything's in place for an above-average season,” said National Weather Service Director Ken Graham, ”No matter the forecast, what do we always say? It only takes one. So we gotta be prepared.”
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Hurricane forecasting has improved dramatically over recent decades, but there’s one major phenomenon that can still throw a wrench into even the most accurate forecasts — rapid intensification. -
The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to strengthen over the next several days and says it could become a hurricane by late Thursday. -
The fifth named storm of the season has formed. Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north of the Caribbean. -
The program will not give grants to anyone who exceeds the moderate income, and low-income applicants now need to show proof of homeowners insurance. -
Although the forecast decreased, it was only very slightly. There are still higher-than-average odds for this season to be active. Check your plans. -
Florida House Bill 7031 was signed on June 30 and eliminates state sales tax on hurricane kit essentials. The law takes effect Aug. 1. -
About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it. -
As we approach the peak of hurricane season, tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa. These are the three historical areas where most storms have formed. -
A temperature increase of just a couple degrees can lead to higher energy bills, stunted plant growth and more rainfall. -
The hurricane forecast team at Colorado State University issued a slightly decreased storm forecast, calling now for 16 named storms and eight hurricanes — one less in each case from initial forecasts — and a slightly above-normal 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season.
