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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to
November 30.
FOR 2013 -
NOAA has predicted as many as 13 to 20 tropical storms, with
half of those likely to strengthen.
A tropical storm has
minimum sustained winds of 39 mph.
They predict 6 to 10 of the tropical storms may increase into
hurricanes. A hurricane has minimum winds of 74 mph. Averaging
weather records as far back as 1950, a typical season has 12
tropical storms, with seven becoming hurricanes.
2012 -
Sandy wreaked havoc - Storm surges,
heavy rain and devastating winds blasted the U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Sandy merged with a winter system from
the West and both were fed by cold air from Canada. Some called it a "super
storm" or "perfect storm". When the center of Sandy hit land off the New
Jersey Coast, on October 29th, the impact was felt across an area more than
900 miles wide. New York City sustained the greatest damage. Wall Street
shut down, subway tunnels flooded, power failures were monumental and tragic
loss of life.
Debby was the fourth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic
hurricane season (June23) Above average rainfall in Florida replenished water supplies
and most water shortage warnings were lifted after Tropical
Storm Debby drenched Florida counties.
An El Nino effect - warms the surface waters in the tropical
Pacific and has far-ranging effects around the globe. It
creates wind shear that makes it harder for storms to
grow into hurricanes in the Atlantic-Caribbean basin.
In an average year, there are 11 tropical
storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes in the Atlantic,
Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
The 2011 NOAA hurricane
forecast predicted 12 to 18 named storms and 6 to
10 hurricanes with 3 to 6 possible major
hurricanes.
Irene was
the 1st Hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season. There were 19 named
Tropical storms and 3 Hurricanes - Irene, Katia and Rina.
Hurricane Maria followed a similar track as Hurricane Katia.
Both posed no threat to Florida or the U.S. East Coast.
The predicted forecast models were accurate.
In early August Hurricane Dora developed in
the Pacific
Ocean off the
Mexico Coast but quickly diminished in intensity
and posed no threat to the U S. The U.S. East Coast from North Carolina to New York had the most
severe weather - especially from Hurricane Irene.
Florida once again did not have any destructive weather or
hurricane land fall.
Many factors must be present
for a hurricane to develop and intensify - Ocean temperature at a minimum of 80 degrees to a
depth of at least 150 feet.
A Hurricane Watch means
that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is
typically issued 48 hours before
the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds...conditions
that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
2011 - Hurricane Irene
came ashore near North Carolina's Cape Lookout around 7:30 a.m.
EDT Saturday as a Tropical Storm. Irene dropped in
intensity to 65 mph before making landfall in New York City at
about 9 a.m. Sunday. The National Hurricane Center official
track forecast for Irene was pretty accurate for landfall
locations.
Irene had roared across the Caribbean with winds of up to 120
mph.
Irene produced rainfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with
isolated amounts of 20 inches through the mid-Atlantic
states into eastern New York and New England.
Widespread flooding, life-threatening flash floods and
significant uprooting of trees due to rain-softened grounds are
reported. Irene may cost insurers as much as $3 billion to cover
U.S. damage, with overall economic losses of $7 billion. There
have been over 45 storm related deaths reported so far. Over 2.5
million on the East Coast lost power.
During Hurricane Katrina in 2004 stores
closed as looters ran wild. Grocery stores typically only carry 3-4 days
worth of food that’s would be gone in a few hours during a crisis through
buyers hoarding or criminal looting. Prepare in advance.
News Weather Archives Hurricane Katrina
In 2010 there were a total of 19 named storms. Luckily, none of last years
12 hurricanes hit the United States. The 2010
season was an unusual and highly active season. Damages and loss of life were far below what one would
expect from so much activity. The year is most remembered for what didn't
happen. Luckily a full fledged hurricane did not slice into the BP Deepwater
Horizon oil spill, nor did a devastating hurricane cause massive loss of
life in Haiti's vulnerable earthquake zone. However, 2 hurricanes Karl and
Alex did billions of damage to Mexico. It was the 5th year in a row that
Florida did not receive a major hurricane strike.
DID YOU KNOW - Many
factors must be present for a hurricane to develop, they include:
Ocean temperature must be a minimum of 80 degrees to a depth of at least 150 feet.
The lower layer of the atmosphere (troposphere) must contain a large degree of high
humidity.
The difference of the wind speed between the lower and upper atmospheres must not exceed
20 miles per hour.
Thunderstorm activity must be present to start the circular spinning action and create an
upward flow of air.
Wind speed begins to speed up near the center of the thunderstorm center, and if
barometric pressure drops, more air is sucked up into the core of the storm and wind
velocity begins to increase. If wind speed increases to 74mph (the minimum velocity for
hurricane classification), an "eye" will generally begin to form, giving birth
to a hurricane.
The
loop current has less effect on
the west coast of Florida keeping more than 100 miles off the coast.
Concerning the 2011 BP Oil Spill in the Gulf and West Coast of Florida
where the properties are located not to be affected -
Review The Loop Current
Protect your home. Get a professional inspection and strengthen areas
prone to storm damage. Take photos and save them with all receipts in a safe
place. Contact your insurance agent about rebates for any work done to
fortify your home, such as hurricane windows, doors and protective roofing.
The
official Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1st through November
30th.
Many
factors are needed for a hurricane to develop, such as - the
Ocean temperature must be a minimum of 80 degrees and depth at least 150ft.
Current Gulf of Mexico water temperatures 85 to
88 degrees from Key West to Tampa Bay.
2010 Weather News - Alex was the first Atlantic
Hurricane of the season and reached a category 2 in intensity. It made its way over the Gulf of Mexico
and slammed into Mexico with 100 mph winds Wednesday night June 30th
and then dissipated as it moved over land. Wave
action from the hurricane only caused a minimal effect as it pushed some of the top
slick from the oil leak area in the Gulf closer to the shores in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
Hurricane Danielle and Earl are the second and third hurricanes of the
season and remained out in the Atlantic. Danielle remained out in the
Atlantic and caused no damage to the U.S. Earl
diminished from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it made
landfall near Western Head Nova Scotia with sustained winds
of 70 mph.
Tropical Storm Hermine got up to 70 mph just under category one
status and slammed into Mexico's
northern Gulf Coast near the U.S. border with winds of
60 mph, lashing Mexico and southern Texas with heavy rains that
caused some flash flooding.
For the first time in twelve years, we had a rare triple threat in the
Atlantic -three simultaneous hurricanes. Hurricane Karl joined Hurricanes
Igor and Julia in the steadily expanding Hurricanes of 2010 club becoming
the sixth hurricane of the season. The last time we had three simultaneous
hurricanes in the Atlantic was in 1998.
Igor made landfall at Newfoundland, Canada with heavy rain
and winds near hurricane force.
Hurricane Danielle and Earl were the
second and third hurricanes of the season and remained out in the
Atlantic and followed a similar path as Igor and Julia.
The activity for the 2010
Atlantic hurricane season has an average of 10 names storms, 6
hurricanes, and 2 intense hurricanes. For 2010
NOAA
projected a 70% probability of
:
14 to 23 Named Storms (top winds of 39 mph +, including: 8
to 14 Hurricanes (top winds of 74 mph +), of which: 3 to 7
could be Major Hurricanes (Cat 3, 4 or 5; winds at least 111
mph).
Richard is the 10th hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic
hurricane season tied for sixth place for most hurricanes in an Atlantic
hurricane season. The year's 17 named storms also ranks 6th most in history;
Atlantic hurricane season records go back to 1851.
2010 Atlantic Hurricane season - NOAA predicted a 70 percent
probability of the following ranges:
14 to 23 Named Storms (top winds of 39 mph or higher, including: 8
to 14 Hurricanes (top winds of 74 mph or higher), of which: 3 to 7
could be Major Hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of at least 111
mph).
It was the fifth year in a row that Florida
did not receive a major hurricane strike.
The last major hurricane to hit the United
States was Wilma, which first struck southwest Florida as a Category 3
system in 2005. Since the mid-1800s, when records were first kept, the
United States has never gone six years without a major hurricane strike.
Many factors must be present for a hurricane to develop, they
include: Sea temperature must be a minimum of 80 degrees to a depth of at least 150 feet.
The lower layer of the atmosphere must contain a large degree of high
humidity.
The difference of the wind speed between the lower and upper atmospheres must not exceed
20 miles per hour.
Thunderstorm activity must be present to start the circular spinning action and create an
upward flow of air near the center of the thunderstorm center, and if
barometric pressure drops, more air is sucked up into the core of the storm and wind
velocity begins to increase. If wind speed increases to 74mph (the minimum velocity for
hurricane classification), an "eye" will generally begin to form, giving birth
to a hurricane.
2010 Weather Update -
El Nino - If
El Nino sea surface temperatures fade then wind shear will
be reduced, making it easier for hurricanes to form. If El Nino
transitions into La Nina, we could
see an extremely active hurricane season. Or, if El Nino lasts longer than normal, we could
have another quiet season.
El Nino Updates sea surface temperatures
On April 7, 2010,
Colorado State University issued its annual report on the year's hurricane
forecast predictions. Forecasters predict above average Atlantic hurricane-season.
University forecasters William Gray and Phil Klotzbach each stated that El
Nino conditions will likely dissipate by summer. In addition they believe
that the warm tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures will not drop and
will remain at the current temperatures. These temperatures have reportedly
been much warmer than usual.
Have a plan of action to
protect against hazards. A family plan should include knowing the
risks in your area, locating safe areas in the home or evacuation
centers, setting a contact location where family members can meet,
making plans for pets, storing nonperishable food and other
emergency items, and using a NOAA radio.
Many factors must
be present for a hurricane to develop and intensify, they include:
Ocean temperature must be a minimum of 80 degrees to a depth of at least 150 feet.
In a typical season, there are
about 11 named storms, of which two to three impact the east or gulf
coast of the US.
2009 Archives -
The North Atlantic hurricane
season overall in 2009 ranks as the slowest since the El Nino year of
1997.
Bill was the first Atlantic hurricane and did not
affect Florida. Hurricane Ida fizzled out because the Gulf water
temperatures were not warm enough.
Hurricane Categories are based on sustained winds (1)74-95
mph (2)96-110 (3)111-130
(4)131-155 (5)over 155 mph. The official Atlantic
hurricane season is from June 1st through November 30th.
Forecasters predicting an above average
2010 Western Atlantic Hurricane season due to
expected warm ocean temperatures.
In a typical season, there are about 11 named
storms, of which two to three impact the east or gulf coast of the US. AccuWeather Hurricane Center
meteorologists are predicting 16 to 18 tropical storms, 15 of which would be
in the western Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico, and therefore a threat to land.
They predict seven landfall - five hurricanes, and two or three of the
hurricanes will be major landfalls for the U.S.
Tips after a Hurricane Do not
examine your home for damage with matches, candles, or other other "flame based"
lighting.
Use flashlights.
Avoid downed power lines. If you stored water in open containers such s bathtubs,
do not
drink water without purifying it first.
2009 Hurricane Season Tropical Storm Names & 2009 Hurricane Names
-Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate,
Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, Wanda
2009 Hurricane Season - NOAA had
predicted a near normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
with a 65% chance of 12 to 16 named storms, including 6 to 9
hurricanes and 2 to 5 major hurricanes. An average season has 11
named storms, including 6 hurricanes. Only Fay slammed the state of Florida with
heavy rains.
The 15 other named storms spared Florida. 2008
Named Tropical Storms and Hurricanes were Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Genevieve, Edouard,
Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike, Iselle, Josephine, Kyle, Omar and Paloma
August 2008 Tropical Storm Fay
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caused severe water shortage for a 16-county
region of Florida and parts of Georgia. Rainfall from from 17 to 25 inches for
Florida and Georgia was reported. Areas of flooding
with accumulations up to 30 inches caused major damage. While hurricane
losses in Florida were minimal this year, 2008 was the fourth costliest
hurricane season on record – $21 billion in U.S.-insured damages, according
to the ISO’s Property Claim Services.
Florida Hurricane Strike Statistic Probabilities - Cape Coral
Florida 1 in 11
---- Tampa Bay Florida (st pete, clearwater
area) 1 in 25
Jun 1, 2006 - It leaves residents in hurricane-prone areas feeling
shell-shocked. Cape Coral insurance agent Brad Carlock knows of people who
take out long-term loans to pay their annual insurance bills.
Oct 20, 2005 - Hurricane Charley that came within 10 miles of Cape Coral and
caused significant damage. Damage estimates in Cape Coral topped $600
million and 41 percent of the homes here suffered some damage. Aug 14,
1992 - . Hurricane Andrew, which caused billions of dollars of damage in
south Florida. ... Heavy damage was reported in Cape Coral
The Top 10 States that have had Major Hurricane
strikes are Florida with Texas a close second,
Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama,
New York, South Carolina, Connecticut and
Rhode Island (hurricane strikes chart)
The Atlantic hurricane season is
officially from 1 June to 30 November.
Chart From 1950 to 2004 in the United
States Major Hurricane Land
Strikes
Tracking Path Images Tropical Storm Fay Hurricane Gustav
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What you should know about the National Flood Insurance
Program
Insurance experts sound alarm that Florida may be
ill-equipped to pay future storm claims
Florida Home Insurance News
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Florida Real Estate Insurance Info- In 2002, the Florida Legislature passed a law that
combined the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association
(FRPCJUA) and the Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association (FWUA). This resulted in the
creation of Citizens Property insurance Corporation (Citizens), which more efficiently and
effectively provides insurance to, and serves the needs of, homeowners in high-risk areas
and others who cannot find coverage in the open, private insurance market. Web Sites
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Atlantic hurricanes often form to the west or northwest of the African equatorial coast.
Prevailing wind currents generally cause them to travel in a westward or northwestward
direction, making the Caribbean Islands usually vulnerable. Hurricanes can develop in
almost any of the world's oceans, but generally form in the tropics and the Gulf of
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