June 1 begins the first official day of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, though the season has been off to an early start after tropical storms Arthur and Bertha formed in May.
Forecasts are indicating an above average season. The First Alert Weather team broke down the forecast in detail in the “Preparing for the Storm” special. Click here to watch.
For more information you need to know regarding this year’s hurricane season, visit the First Alert Weather Hurricane Center. There you can figure out your evacuation zone, find the list 2020 hurricane names and what to do before, during and after a storm.
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The First Alert Weather team has also created a hurricane preparation guide to keep your family and home safe. The guide provides important information on what to do when a hurricane of tropical storm warning is issued, a list of supplies you need, emergency contact numbers, and much more. Click here to view.
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182 Days. That's how long until hurricane season is over. Now is the time to prepare, not the time to worry! #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/4v5KcPDKiV
— Corey Simma (@CSimmaWX) June 1, 2020
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