The 2024 hurricane season took place from June 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024. As predicted it was an above-normal hurricane season. In this wrap up, we recap the named storms and the names used during the 2024 season. You will also find the full list of 2024 hurricane names (both those that were used…
Picture this: you’re bracing for a hurricane, the winds are howling, torrential rain lashes the windows, and suddenly, everything stops. It’s just an eerie, unsettling stillness. This is the infamous eye of the storm. The eye of the storm is the calm center of a hurricane or tropical cyclone, encircled by furious winds and rain. While it…
When Mother Nature flexes her muscles, she doesn’t hold back. Hurricanes and tornadoes are dramatic shows of force and power, each capable of creating a natural disaster. Hurricanes and tornadoes are awe-inspiring, destructive. Unfortunately, they are also sometimes dangerously misunderstood. While these natural disasters share some similarities, they differ in how they form, behave, and…
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States. It landed on Florida’s Gulf Coast with 150-155 mph winds, torrential rainfall, and up to 15 foot storm surge. The hurricane reached Category 5 in the Atlantic Ocean but just barely weakened in strength to Category 4…
Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and severe weather. The Atlantic Hurricane Season in Florida happens each and every year from June to November. And while a hurricane may not hit the state every single year, the frequency of hurricane hits in the state has been fairly high. And unfortunately, the occurrence of major hurricane…
The National Hurricane Center recently published the World Meteorological Organization‘s list of 2023 hurricane names (Tropical Cyclone Names). After the difficult 2022 Atlantic hurricane season we are hoping that no storms happen and none of these names ever get used. But if you are curious to see the hurricane names for the 2023 hurricane season,…
2022 hurricane names
What is a category 4 hurricane? What is the cat 4 wind speed? How bad is it? Is it the worst category hurricane? And what kind of damage can it cause? Hurricane season in Florida happens every year. And it presents a strong chance of severe weather, including major hurricanes. In order to properly prepare…
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on November 30th, 2022. The 2022 season started early, and it was an active season. The 2022 season was about average in the number of storms, but the two major storms during 2022 caused catastrophic devastation and loss of life, especially Hurricane Ian in late September of 2022.…
The beginning of September marked the half-way point of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It also means we are heading into “peak hurricane season” here in Florida. As such, we thought it would be informative to do an update post detailing what has happened so far and what is to be expected. Recap of the…