2020 has been an incredibly active and destructive hurricane season. While hurricanes are inevitable, some of the destruction is preventable.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday was advising that a hurricane threat was increasing for the region.
People should be prepared for hurricane-force winds by Saturday, with tropical force winds starting on Friday.
It’s not big news that the experts say we can expect a hurricane this storm season. You learn to be expect one every year when you live near the Gulf.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say the Atlantic could see another above-normal hurricane season this year.
Forecasters are predicting slightly below average storm activity for the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, but say coastal residents should prepare for the worst as the chance of a dangerous storm developing is always possible.