Atlantic hurricane seasons

Texas Emergency Room Physician Warns Texans Now is the Time to Prepare for Active 2021 Hurricane Season

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Hurricanes in Haiti

HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted an above-normal 2021 hurricane season for the United States, and a Houston, TX-based emergency room physician said now is the time for Texans to prepare.

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  • HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted an above-normal 2021 hurricane season for the United States, and a Houston, TX-based emergency room physician said now is the time for Texans to prepare.
  • Dr. Kanti Bansal , a board-certified emergency medicine physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center urged Texans to prepare an emergency kit for their families in preparation for an active hurricane season this week.
  • He said that it may be too late once there is an active hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • "Texans should not wait until there is an active hurricane in the gulf to prepare their emergency kits.

As Hurricane Season Begins, New Omnitracs Data Helps Fleets Prepare

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Fleet management, Software, Automotive, Data management, Trucking, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Atlantic hurricane seasons

With the start of hurricane season, Omnitracs, LLC , a leader in SaaS-based fleet management and data analytics solutions and a pioneer in transportation technology, today released transportation intelligence to help fleets prepare for a predicted above-normal hurricane season.

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  • With the start of hurricane season, Omnitracs, LLC , a leader in SaaS-based fleet management and data analytics solutions and a pioneer in transportation technology, today released transportation intelligence to help fleets prepare for a predicted above-normal hurricane season.
  • Data reveals that the impact hurricanes have on transportation activity can disrupt the supply chain for as long as 30 days depending on the proximity to the hurricane zone, size of the hurricane, and the industry represented.
  • In August 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana, but the impact was felt far beyond the state for many days before, during, and after landfall.
  • To understand the data, Omnitracs divided the impacts into three distinct periods of transportation activity surrounding the forecasted hurricane.

Triple-I Update: Hurricane Season to Have 'Above-Average' Activity

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Atlantic hurricane seasons, Meteorology, Tropical cyclones, Physical geography, Atlantic hurricane, Tropical cyclone

The Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1 and continues through Nov. 30.

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  • The Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1 and continues through Nov. 30.
  • Through its Resilience Accelerator and other educational materials, the Triple-I offers numerous hurricane season preparedness tips .
  • CSU predicts 2021's hurricane activity will be about 120 percent of the average season.
  • Additionally, the subtropical Atlantic is much warmer than normal right now, which typically leads to a warming of the tropical Atlantic by the peak of hurricane season beginning in mid-August, fueling tropical cyclone activity."

NASA Scientists Available for Interviews Throughout Hurricane Season

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Meteorology, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices, Atlantic hurricane, Physical geography, Meteorological phenomena, Hurricane Alicia

June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends Nov. 30.

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  • June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends Nov. 30.
  • Climate change is increasing the heat in the ocean basins and already making it more likely that storms will intensify faster and become stronger, a phenomenon NASA scientists continue to study.
  • Using data from its 20-plus earth-observing satellites, NASA plays a foundational role in the science of hurricanes.
  • Before, during, and after a hurricane or storm makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime position to identify impacts.

WOW! Prepares to Support Its Markets in Anticipation of Active 2021 Hurricane Season

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Atlantic hurricane seasons, Tropical cyclones, Pacific hurricane

Hurricane season officially starts on June 1, but many weather forecasters are pointing to an early start to the season with tropical storm Andres having made landfall earlier this month.

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  • Hurricane season officially starts on June 1, but many weather forecasters are pointing to an early start to the season with tropical storm Andres having made landfall earlier this month.
  • is encouraging residents to fully prepare for an early and active hurricane season.
  • WOW!
  • 's southern markets in anticipation of storms this hurricane season.

The Canadian Hurricane Centre is prepared for an above-average 2021 hurricane season

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Atlantic hurricane seasons, Tropical cyclones, Canadian Hurricane Centre, Meteorology, National Hurricane Center

NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5major hurricanes.

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  • NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5major hurricanes.
  • The outlook is a general guide to the expected overall activity during the upcoming hurricane season.
  • Shortly after NOAA released its outlook, the Canadian Hurricane Centre put it into context for Canadians, so they have an idea of what to expect this hurricane season and how to prepare accordingly.\nOn average, the Canadian Hurricane Centre responds to three or four tropical cyclone events each year, with one or two of those affecting Canadian soil, and another two or three threatening offshore waters, regardless of the number of storms forecast for the entire Atlantic basin.\nThe Canadian Hurricane Centre encourages Canadians to be weather aware this hurricane season by following the Centre's hurricane bulletins online or through local media, and to prepare early by assembling emergency kits and readying their homes and properties.\nThe season officially runs from June1 to November30, when the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are warm enough to support tropical cyclones.
  • Typically, hurricanes are of greater concern in Canadian waters later in the season; however, the Canadian Hurricane Centre monitors the Atlantic Ocean yearround for any tropical or tropicallike cyclones that could pose a threat to Canada or its waters.\nThe Canadian Hurricane Centre works closely with the NOAA and other international partners to ensure Canadians can access the most up-to-date weather information throughout the 2021 hurricane season.\nEnvironment and Climate Change Canada's state-of-the-art-weather forecasting systems give Canadians notice of approaching tropical storms or hurricanes days in advance.\nCanadian Hurricane Centre meteorologists focus their attention on the storms that have the potential to affect Canada or its waters.

Will 2021 Hurricane Season be as Bad as Last Year? Get Ready During National Hurricane Preparedness Week - May 9-15, 2021

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Atlantic hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane seasons, National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Tropical cyclone preparedness, Hurricane Laura

Florida and most of the East Coast escaped 2020 without seeing a hurricane landfall.

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  • Florida and most of the East Coast escaped 2020 without seeing a hurricane landfall.
  • As we saw in Louisiana in 2020, you can be far inland and still experience the terrible effects of a hurricane.
  • "\nIn preparation for Ana, Bill, Claudette and possibly hurricanes named all the way through Wanda to occur, people should focus on getting their homes and businesses ready during National Hurricane Preparedness Week , May 9-15, 2021.
  • "Right now, with another severe hurricane season forecast for 2021, is the very best time to prepare your home and business for the upcoming bad weather.

2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Are Here

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Atlantic hurricane seasons, Atlantic hurricane, Tropical cyclones, Pacific hurricane

b"TAMPA, Fla., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Weather Channel recently released their predictions for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.

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  • b"TAMPA, Fla., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Weather Channel recently released their predictions for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.
  • The Weather Channel's normal outlook includes 14 total named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 hurricanes that are Category 3 or higher.\n2020's hurricane season broke records with 30 named storms and 12 storms that made landfall in the continental United States.
  • 2020 also saw another record broken, as the hurricane season got off to an early start with 9 named storms from May through July keeping in mind that the official start of hurricane season is June 1.
  • They created a Hurricane Checklist to help policyholders prepare for hurricane season.

With Hurricane Season on the horizon, now is the time to make sure your insurance is in order

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Insurance, Flood insurance, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Meteorology, Types of insurance, National Flood Insurance Program, Home insurance, Water damage, Tropical cyclone, Types

While the average number of major hurricanes remained at three, averages for named storms and hurricanes went up.\nWhile NOAA hasn\'t announced its predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, other forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season.

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  • While the average number of major hurricanes remained at three, averages for named storms and hurricanes went up.\nWhile NOAA hasn\'t announced its predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, other forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season.
  • Your Homeowners policy probably covers water damage from household mishaps including a burst pipe or an overflowing bathtub, but standard Homeowners insurance policies do not cover flooding.
  • That coverage is provided by the National Flood Insurance Program and also through Homeowners insurance companies that sell Private Flood insurance.
  • Flood insurance through the NFIP requires a 30-day waiting period, but some private insurers offer coverage with a shorter, or no, waiting period.

Ensuring Reliable Power Source Essential As Forecasters Release Predictions for Hurricane Season

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Generac Holdings, Waukesha, Wisconsin, AccuWeather, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Economy of the United States, Companies, Meteorology

AccuWeather\'s meteorologists also released their annual outlook recently, predicting between 16 and 20 named storms, including 7 to 10 hurricanes.

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  • AccuWeather\'s meteorologists also released their annual outlook recently, predicting between 16 and 20 named storms, including 7 to 10 hurricanes.
  • "With demand for backup power already at record levels, taking action sooner rather than later is the key to being protected from power outages that are likely to happen during the upcoming hurricane season.
  • "\nTo learn more about Generac\'s power security systems, visit www.generac.com .\nFounded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer and manufacturer of a wide range of energy technology solutions and other power products.
  • For more information about Generac and its products and services, visit Generac.com.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ensuring-reliable-power-source-e...\n'