2018 Atlantic hurricane season News

Puerto Rico Ramps up Disaster Preparedness as Hurricane Season Nears

Federal and local officials said Thursday that they are stockpiling radios, food, water and generators in Puerto Rico and demanding rigorous emergency training to prepare the U.S. territory for dealing with any catastrophic storm as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches. …

Coastal Georgia Residents Urged to Join Hurricane Registry

Health officials along Georgia’s coast are encouraging residents who qualify to get their names on the Hurricane Registry. The Savannah Morning News reports that people with functional, access, or medical needs can receive help when hurricanes threaten Georgia’s coast. The …

Above Average 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Expected

After the costliest Atlantic hurricane season in history last year, early forecasts indicate 2018 will be above average. Look for 14 named storms, and there’s a greater than normal chance of a major system striking the U.S., according to Colorado …

Above Average 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

Scientists at Climate Forecast Applications Network (CFAN) have made a breakthrough in understanding of the long-range impact of global climate dynamics on Atlantic hurricane activity. They have used this insight to develop a new model to forecast the strength of …