The Hurricane Season Officially Starts Today - Get Prepared!

June is here and with it comes the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season, which lasts from June 1st until November 30th.

Each year, forecasts are issued about the upcoming hurricane season, which are extremely important as they allow us to be prepared for the possible consequences these meteorological phenomena may bring and be more alert.

Hurricane season forecasts give an estimate of the number of tropical hurricanes that are expected in this season. The ability and accuracy of these forecasts depends on factors such as sea surface temperatures and oscillations of the global climate system

For the entire Atlantic hurricane season, meteorologists forecasts there will be a total of nine to 15 named storms (39 mph or higher winds), of which four to eight could become hurricanes (74 mph or higher winds), including two to four major hurricanes (111 mph or higher winds).

An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

In spite of the near average season one must be cognizant of the fact that it only takes one storm to create havoc. At Rayneau, we encourage all St Lucians to shop hurricane supplies and be prepared.

 Below are hurricane supplies available at our stores at Monchy, Babonneau, Corinth and Vide Bouteille. #ShopRayneau

Rayneau encourages people to prepare for hurricane season by purchasing flood insurance and having emergency provisions on hand — no matter how many storms are predicted it only takes one. Follow us on FaceBook or our website.

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