The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting yet another busy hurricane season, calling for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes, and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. FULL STORY
Preparing for a Hurricane
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially from June 1 - November 30. News 13 has all the hurricane information you need to stay safe in the storm.
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Hurricane Resources
- National Hurricane Center - Maintains a continuous watch on tropical systems over the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and eastern Pacific.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Coordinates response to disasters occuring within the United States.
- Florida Emergency Management - Prepares for disasters within Florida, and helps in the recovery process.
- National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Federal agency focused on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere. Provides information and resouces for dealing with hurricanes.
- U.S. Postal Service: Mail Service Updates - In the event of severe weather, the USPS will list post office closings and mail entry limits on its website.
Hurricane season runs from June 1–Nov. 30, but it's never too early to start preparing now. News 13's Severe Weather Experts can help you get started.
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