Atlantic hurricane season begins Wednesday, June 1. This week (May 22-28) is National Hurricane Preparedness Week so the FEMA Blog is posting regular updates and information about preparing for hurricanes as this year's hurricane season gets underway. NOAA predicts an above-average season between June 1 and November 30 with: "12-18 named storms, which means storms with winds of 39 miles per hour or higher; 6 to 10 of these storms could become hurricanes, which means winds of 74 mph or higher; and 3 to 6 of these hurricanes could become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5), which means winds of 111 mph or higher." Here are some additional resources that will help you learn more about hurricanes:
- Overview of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- 2011 Hurricane and Tropical Storm Names
- Retired Hurricane Names
- Hurricane Categories
- Deadliest Global Hurricanes Since 1900
- Most Intense U.S. Hurricanes
- Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later
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