Blog

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be more active than usual, according to private forecasting service AccuWeather. The past five hurricane seasons have been particularly active, and a record 30 named storms formed last year. The weakening of the Bermuda High is causing an increased risk for Florida. Florida faces a heightened risk […]

2021 Atlantic Hurricane Names Released. Did you make the list? • Ana • Bill • Claudette • Danny • Elsa • Fred • Grace • Henri • Ida • Julian • Kate • Larry • Mindy • Nicholas • Odette • Peter • Rose • Sam • Teresa • Victor • Wanda   We’re Less […]

  Did you know that Hurricanes and Typhoons are the same thing? Topical cyclones. Meteorologists use the term to describe an assembled and rotating system of clouds and thunderstorms that originate over tropical waters. Topical Depressions are weak cyclones with winds under 38 miles per house. Once the winds are over 39 miles per hour, […]

Summer is fast approaching, and that means the Florida hurricane season is, too. A standby generator is a terrific piece of equipment that helps protects your family and home during hurricanes and other storms. Is your standby generator ready to handle a sudden blackout? Here are some of our favorite DIY tips for ensuring your […]

This year, hurricane season may start early due to a developing weather system.   The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the system that could turn into the season’s first named storm. NHC noted a region in the North Atlantic, northeast of Bermuda, as an area to watch for subtropical development. The weather system has […]

New disturbance in Gulf could bring fleeting tropical storm The tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of developing. The National Hurricane Center stated it would bring heavy rainfall to southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana over the next few days. Environmental conditions are expected to be marginally favorable for development before […]

Learn: Learn the types of disasters that are can occur in your area. Discover emergency, evacuation, and shelter plans for each. Check: Check with local officials and determine shelters are available this year. Identify: Identify places you could go to in an emergency, such as a friend’s home in another town or a motel. Choose […]

Tropical Storm Elsa, 5th named storm of season, forms. Will its track bring it to Florida? A new Tropical Storm, Elsa, has become the fifth named storm of the season. The storm formed early Thursday in the Atlantic and South Florida in its cone of uncertainty early next week. Warnings have already been issued for […]

Is your emergency standby generator ready to weather Florida’s hurricane and storm season? Now’s a good time to take another look and ensure your generator is prepared for whatever comes your way. Hurricane Outlook Reports AccuWeather and Colorado State University meteorologists predict Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf Coasts will experience between 16 and 20 named storms […]

A disturbance in the eastern Caribbean Sea is expected to become Tropical Storm Fred soon. It will bring substantial rain and gusty winds to parts of the Caribbean Islands over the next few days. The impact it may bring to Florida this weekend has yet to be determined. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has assigned […]