Slightly Drier in Central Florida as Hurricane Season Begins
- The 2025 hurricane season in the Atlantic region began on June 1st in Florida, prompting officials to encourage residents to start their storm preparations early.
- The season follows the established tropical cyclone naming list and uses the Saffir-Simpson scale, which rates hurricanes by sustained wind speeds only.
- Hurricanes of all categories produce life-threatening winds, flooding, storm surge, and tornadoes, demanding protective actions like evacuation from vulnerable areas.
- Officials recommend assembling emergency supplies including water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and pet supplies, emphasizing early preparation to ensure safety.
- The increasing severity and cost of hurricanes, aggravated by climate change, highlight the need for resilient homes and community readiness to mitigate damage and loss.
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Slightly drier in Central Florida as hurricane season begins
A front that brought us rain and storms for our Saturday is now situated to our south, keeping most of the rain out of our area. Our southern counties like Osceola and Brevard have the best chance of seeing some rain and isolated storms today, with a 30% chance of showers.[SEE THE LATEST WEATHER ALERTS IN YOUR AREA BY CLICKING HERE]Highs will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, especially north of Orlando where skies are likely to stay a bit s…
It recommends preparing with emergency plans, evacuation zones and appropriate equipment.
Make An Emergency Plan for Hurricane season 2025
Put together a plan by discussing the questions below with family, friends or household to start your emergency plan. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? What is my shelter plan? What is my evacuation route? Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit? Consider specific needs in your household As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your …
The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
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