The formation of a hurricane depends on at least three conditions: a pre-existing disturbance with thunderstorms, warm ocean temperatures up to 80¼F … Read More >>

Saving Lives & Minimizing Damage -- Is your community prepared?
As we prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA's latest predictions indicate a … Continue Reading
The formation of a hurricane depends on at least three conditions: a pre-existing disturbance with thunderstorms, warm ocean temperatures up to 80¼F … Read More >>
To lessen the tensions surrounding hurricane season, start gathering supplies, preparing your home and planning for a possible emergency well before … Read More >>
Only half of Americans say that they are prepared for a hurricane. Are you? Test your hurricane preparedness knowledge. … Take the Quiz >>
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Despite unprecedented devastation inflicted by powerful hurricanes in recent years – and a new survey showing that two-thirds … Read More >>
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Despite unprecedented devastation inflicted by powerful hurricanes in recent years – and a new survey showing that two-thirds of Americans believe climate change has increased the intensity of storms – more than half of … Read More>>
Nine in 10 Americans say they are more concerned about extreme weather events than they were five years ago – and 7 in 10 say climate change has had a role. … Read More>>
As Hurricane Ian was bearing down on Florida in September 2022, Floridians braced for a “potential historic catastrophe” in the Tampa Bay area. Instead, a convergence of circumstances, including a low pressure system that disrupted the jet stream air … Read More>>
According to a recent survey, 54% of Americans report that they are somewhat prepared for a hurricane – with the highest portion, 71%, living in Mid-Atlantic states. Even in the South Atlantic states, including hurricane-prone Florida, just 63% say … Read More>>
With NOAA National Weather Service forecasters predicting an above-average 2024 hurricane season, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes, people who live in the path of storms will need information they can trust. But a new national survey found that a … Read More>>
According to a new national survey, residents of Mid-Atlantic states report the highest level of concerns about hurricanes. In a year when NOAA is predicting a hyper-active hurricane season, 67% of Mid-Atlantic residents are concerned that their area … Read More>>
Americans’ perception is that the severity and frequency of weather events have increased over the past five years – and nearly two-thirds blame climate change. … Read More>>
Explore how climate change might be influencing tornado patterns and their frequency. As scientists explore the intricate relationship between global warming and extreme weather, new patterns in tornado occurrences emerge. Read the full article on … Read More>>
Each year, around 1,200 tornadoes with winds up to 300 mph hit the United States, causing extensive damage. Learn how standard insurance policies can protect your home, business, and vehicles from these frequent yet destructive natural disasters. … Read More>>
Hurricanes are among the most common and costly catastrophes in the United States, so chances are you’ve tuned in to social media only to see horrific images and videos of homes washing away from powerful storm surges, power lines blockading … Read More>>