Record Number of Tornadoes that Have Hit Lauderdale County so Far in 2025; Preparations Underway for Hurricane Season
- The Atlantic hurricane season for 2025 commenced on June 1, prompting Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to encourage residents across the state to take proactive steps toward preparedness.
- This call to action follows last year's impacts from Hurricane Helene and arises amid forecasts of a busy season driven by above-average Atlantic water temperatures.
- Officials recommend reviewing insurance coverage, especially flood policies with a typical 30-day waiting period, and using KnowYourZoneVA.org to check evacuation zones.
- Forecasters project between 13 and 19 named storms, including as many as 10 hurricanes, and indicate a strong likelihood that this season will surpass average activity levels, with accumulated cyclone energy expected to exceed the 30-year norm.
- These forecasts highlight the importance of proactive measures as rapid storm intensification and impacts beyond coastlines remain significant concerns for Virginia.
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Record number of tornadoes that have hit Lauderdale County so far in 2025; preparations underway for hurricane season
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