The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season is promising to be extremely active, a development that could spell trouble for U.S. states already dealing with the fallout from the BP oil disaster. The Maryland-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its hurricane outlook Thursday in Washington, D.C., predicting 14 to 23 named storms, meaning ones with winds of 39 mph or higher, eight to 14 hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher) and three to seven major hurricanes, which include category 3, 4 or 5 storms, with winds of 111 mph. “If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active on record,” said Jane Lubchenko, PhD., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”
This to me is very frightening because I watch the news and see the damage these hurricanes cause. It is great they are warning the people now because it will definately save more lives than leaving this until last minute. I would personally start preparing different options just incase the hurrican were to hit my home. A word of advice, if you are in these areas where the hurrican could hit, I would start preparing now or soon.
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/05/27/hurricane-season-2010.html
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