Get Prepared For This! 2020 Hurricane Season Could Be Unusually Destructive!

Those extra goods in your cabinet may be useful for more than one reason. As if 2020 has not already walloped us beyond belief, brace yourself for more of nature’s power: Because of warm seas and favorable weather patterns, this Atlantic hurricane season could include a greater-than-average number of major hurricanes.

The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast is out and  the prediction is for above normal activity being likely. It calls for 20 named storms, 9 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. With these numbers, it is also likely to be a hyperactive and unusually destructive season.

According to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS), if this forecast pans out, this season would be the most active since 2017, and the 10th most active on record dating back to 1851. It would also be the ranked 10th highest season for the number of major hurricanes, 16th for hurricanes and 2nd for named storms.

“The season also has the potential to be record breaking, as there is 70 percent confidence of

• 14 to 25 named storms;
• 6 to 12 becoming hurricanes, and
• 3 to 8 becoming major hurricanes”

"According to other forecasts surveyed, the consensus is for 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes – above normal season. However, regardless of the forecast, you should always prepare the same each season, as it only takes one hurricane to ruin your year and or life."

What you should know about Hurricanes:

• Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
• Prepare before hurricane season starts. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1.
• Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane.
• Have emergency supplies in place at home, and in the car.
• Check your insurance coverage; damages caused by flooding are not covered under normal homeowner’s insurance policies.
• Listen to local officials.

There are so many things you can do. What you don’t want to do is to wait the last minute, because what humans do most is to procrastinate. “Oh, I’ll have time to do this.” Or “I’ll wait till the next bulletin comes out.” Come down to Rayneau now and get the supplies you need. It’s the best advice we can give you.

Visit or call our hardware stores conveniently located in Corinth 450-7247, Vide Bouteille 450-7246(closed temporarily), Monchy 450-7248 or Babonneau 450-5759 for all your drought and hurricane supplies.