What To Expect From Hurricane Season This Year In Florida

Today (6/1) marks the first day of hurricane season and we might be seeing some intense storms again this year in Florida.

Hurricane season has officially begun and some experts are saying that this year will be intense. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that 13-20 storms will be named in 2021, including 6-10 hurricanes – three of those being major hurricanes, reaching category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale. That might sound fine, but from 1981-2021 the average amount of named storms was 12.1 and an average of 6.4 hurricane. They weren’t the only one to predict a gnarly year, Colorado State University predicted 17 named storms in 2021 with eight hurricanes – four of them major hurricanes.

Those are all predictions, no one really knows how it will pan out until it’s over. Just be safe and prepare wisely… One more thing to nots, one name has already been issued. Subtropical Storm Ana formed late last month and has kicked off this year’s hurricane season. It is not a threat but it looks like things are already happening in the Atlantic…

[Source: WFLA]

8 Musts For Florida Hurricane Preparedness

Alert Tampa has put out a list of 8 essential items to have on hand for when the weather gets crazy in Tampa Bay during hurricane season:

• Phone Charger

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  When the power goes out, you're going to be fiddling with your cell phone even more. Car cell phone chargers will be a lifesaver if there's no juice coming from your usual wall charger.

• Batteries

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  Not just traditional batteries, but grab a portable battery to recharge your cell phone.

• A Radio

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  I know we're biased, but stations like ours that are still live nd local will be a vital source of information during the storm, especially when the power goes out and you have no updates coming from those weather guys on TV.
• Prescriptions

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  Be sure you have all you'll need to get through a long stay at home if the roads get too tough to travel.

• Cash

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  If the power goes out, the ATM may not work and some businesses may not be able to process credit card payments.

• Full tank of gas

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  Lines might get long as folks not only fill up their car gas tanks but they'll need gas for those power generators too. Fill up before the weather gets nasty.
• Bottled Water

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  Living in Florida, you can always tell if the weather's going to get rough when bottled water disappears from the shelves. Stock up now while you're thinking of it and it's easy to find!

• Food

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  OK maybe you're not a Spam fan but try to find canned food that can be opened without a can opener. Those can be a pain to find in the dark during a power outage.

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