After the record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season last year, it appears likely that 2021 is in for the sixth consecutive above-average year. First predictions have been released, and the message is straightforward: Yet another very active hurricane season is expected in 2021. With a quite concerning notice that also an above-average probability of hurricane landfalls along the US coastline and in the Caribbean is likely.
The first forecast of the 2021 hurricane season
was released in early April by researchers at Colorado State University, who
predict 17 named storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes in the
Atlantic basin this year.
Meteorologist Philip Klotzbach said the reason for the above-average forecast included the predicted lack of an El Niño, which tears apart hurricanes, and a warmer than normal subtropical Atlantic Ocean.
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Philip Klotzbach says, “Atlantic seasonal #hurricane
forecast from @ColoradoStateU calls for above-average season: 17 named storms,
8 hurricanes & 4 major hurricanes. Reasons for above-average forecast
include predicted lack of #ElNino and warmer than normal subtropical Atlantic.”
The very concerning part of the forecast for the
upcoming hurricane season is the high nearly 60 percent for the Caribbean. A
typical season has about fifty-fifty probability of St Lucia getting hit.
Something to consider and be hurricane aware of, as we enter the new Atlantic
hurricane season in a month from now.
Such forecast is surely not something the residents of St Lucia and the Caribbean region want to hear. Not after such a devastating and record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season in recent years – remember Tomas and the Maria?
The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from
June 1st through November 30th. The Atlantic basin covers the area which
includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. As
is the case with all hurricane seasons, residents are reminded that it only
takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season for them. They
should prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is
predicted.
There are several things we can do to be prepared
for intense weather systems. Perhaps an appropriate starting place is our homes
and properties. After sacrificing large sums to own your preferred dwelling
place it is advisable to go a step further and ensure your investment is
adequately protected from harsh elements.
No matter how severe the weather is Rayneau can enhance your family’s safety and security and help you build a disaster preparedness kit to prepare your home and office for when nature serves up its worst. Shop our selection of storm and hurricane supplies, from plywood and tarps to standby generators and rechargeable batteries.
Find it all at our stores in Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759) branch, or visit our website www.raycip.com, We’re always happy to serve you #ShopRayneau #EverythingUnderOneRoof
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