Yesterday marked the first day of what is expected to be a more active than usual hurricane season. Lasting until November 30th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative believes this season will see 12 to 18 named storms with six to 10 becoming hurricanes, and three to six of those major hurricanes.
According to forecasters, there are several factors that may contribute to making this hurricane season an above average one. Currently, we are still in an era of more active storm seasons; water surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean are higher than normal, and a weakening La Nina is make its presence felt by weakening wind shear.
With hurricane season expected to be especially bad, there are some steps you should take and ways to prepare in order to be ready if a hurricane hits your area.