The 2025 Hurricane Season is Just Around the Corner
This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week — a perfect time to make sure you’re ready. Taking steps to prepare now can help keep you and your loved ones safe if a tropical storm or hurricane threatens your area.
Know Your Risk: Water and Wind
Hurricanes are not just a coastal issue. Communities far inland can also be impacted by heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and even tornadoes. Understanding the risks specific to your location is crucial for effective preparation.
Storm Surge: The Deadliest Threat
Storm surge — water that is pushed towards the shore due to winds from the storm — is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths. It can submerge entire communities, destroy buildings, and wash away roads. If you live in a coastal area under a storm surge warning, evacuation is often the safest option.
Flooding: A Widespread Hazard
Hurricanes can dump immense amounts of rain over a short period, causing flash flooding and long-term water damage. If you’re in a low-lying area or near a river, lake, bay, or estuary, you’re at a higher risk of flooding. Always take flood watches and warnings seriously.
Damaging Winds
Hurricane winds can exceed 157 mph, leading to structural damage, fallen trees, and extended power outages. To protect your home, consider installing hurricane-proof doors, windows, and garage doors. If these aren’t an option, boarding up windows and doors several days before landfall is a good alternative.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
The most important part of hurricane preparedness is staying informed. Monitor trusted weather sources regularly, and stay alert to changing forecasts. Our Clarity Weather platform offers up-to-date information on tropical systems and direct access to our meteorologists to answer your questions.
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