It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Mississippi declared May 4–10, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week to boost readiness before the June 1 Atlantic hurricane season start.
- This week focuses on reminders following last season’s 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes, which exceeded the average of 14 named storms and seven hurricanes.
- MEMA advised residents to prepare emergency kits stocked with drinks, long-lasting snacks, portable lights, power sources, and basic medical supplies, as well as to review their insurance policies and evacuation strategies.
- Colorado State University predicts a 2025 hurricane season with activity somewhat above average, driven by warmer-than-usual Atlantic waters, and emphasizes that even a single impactful storm can result in a damaging season.
- With less than a month until the season starts, officials emphasize immediate preparation and highlight new National Hurricane Center forecasts extending to 72 hours ahead.
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Experts make surprising predictions about this year's hurricane season: 'Everyone needs to start planning and preparing'
The annual Atlantic hurricane season hasn't been "truly quiet" in a decade, noted a recent analysis by The Weather Channel. The number of storms produced by each hurricane season over the past 10 years has far exceeded the average since 1991. What's happening? Between June and November of each year marks the Atlantic hurricane season, per the National Hurricane Center. This is the period during which the majority of hurricanes sweep across the A…
Trump declares National Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of June start to hurricane season
President Donald Trump declared the week of Monday, May 5 National Hurricane Preparedness Week, calling on Americans to plan and prepare for the risk of major coastal storms before hurricane season begins."As hurricane season approaches, I urge every household to recognize the dangers of severe weather, assess their risk, and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure disaster preparedness," read a proclamation from President Trump marking the event…
Around the Felicianas for May 7, 2025
May is Hurricane Preparedness MonthMay is Hurricane Preparedness Month and it's time to get ready before a hurricane enters the Gulf.Be sure to verify you have appropriate supplies and that your family knows what to do in an emergency.Seeking Feliciana…
NWS emphasizes early planning during Hurricane Preparedness Week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s National Hurricane Preparedness week and the National Weather Service in Wilmington wants to remind you of a few key safety messages. The start of hurricane season is less than a month away and that’s why now is the time to prepare. As part of preparedness week, each day has a different safety message focus. Tuesday’s topics include — prepare before hurricane season, know your zone and storm surge. Steven Pfaff i…
Trump Calls For Nationwide Hurricane Readiness
As the Atlantic hurricane season looms, President Donald J. Trump has officially declared May 4th through May 10th, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. In a formal proclamation released today, the President underscored the critical importance of readiness and vigilance for communities both along the coastlines and inland. The proclamation highlights the destructive power of […] Trump Calls For Nationwide Hurricane Readiness
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