NOAA predicts above normal Atlantic hurricane season

The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above- normal hurricane season this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’S Climate Prediction Center- A division of the National Weather Service. Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six –month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year.

• 12 to 18 named storms ( winds of 39 mph higher ), of which
• 6 to 10 could become hurricanes ( winds of 74 mph or higher), including
• 3 to 6 major hurricanes ( Category 3,4 or 5, winds of 111mph or higher .

Terms
• Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum winds of 38 MPH.
• Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum winds of 39-73 MPH.
• Hurricane: Intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and maximum winds of 74 MPH or higher.
• Storm Surge: A dome of water pushed onshore by a hurricane and tropical storm winds. Storm surges can reach 25 feet high and be 50-1000 miles wide.

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Evans Roofing Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Before the storm:

• Stay up-to-date on storm’s progress.
• Ensure you have emergency communication plan in place prior to the storm, evacuation or treat.
• Backup all data on servers and personal computers. If the backup site is within the area that may be affected by the storm, take backup tapes with you in the evacuation.
• Turn off all non-critical devises such as server monitors, work stations and other non-essential electrical equipment.
• Check the integrity of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and move it to the highest level possible above the floor.
• Inspect and make emergency repairs to drains gutters and flashing.
• Strap or anchor to roof deck support assembly (all roof mounted equipment such as HVAC units and exhaust vent).
• Strap /Relocate vital records..
• Install windstorm shutter/plywood over windows and doors.
• Take the following steps so that items will not blow away or cause damage:
• Remove all loose debris.

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Conditions necessary for a hurricane/tropical cyclone formation:

- sea surface temperatures of over 26.5C/80F for about 60m deep

- low pressure (that's why they are found only at 5~20 degrees north and south of equator)

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