Be Prepared for Hurricane Season The Hampton Roads region has been lucky in recent years to avoid the worst when it comes to hurricanes and hurricane season – typically June 1 through November 30 – but some experts are predicting that 2025 will be a busy year for named storms — hurricanes and tropical storms that meteorologists give names to so the public can keep track of them. Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are expecting the formation of the La Niña weather pattern to form by fall, which could increase the severity of hurricane season along the Atlantic Ocean. While there’s little we can do about the actual formation of hurricanes, we can prepare ahead of time. Being prepared can provide some protection for our family and our loved ones, and limit the direct impact such storms can have on us. Here are a few tips: *Be alert and be aware. Pay attention to the news and the weather forecasts. Being informed and in the know increases the chanc...
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