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It may feel as though we’ve finally said goodbye to winter, but alongside the warmer weather comes hurricane season. In anticipation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released their predictions for the 2021 hurricane season, which begins on June 1.
First, the bad news: NOAA anticipates another active hurricane season. But the good news is that meteorologists don’t expect it to be quite as bad as last year. Here’s what to know about the 2021 hurricane season, including what you need to do to prepare and stay safe.
What to expect from the 2021 hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30—so a decent chunk of the year. Here’s an overview of NOAA’s predictions:
For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected. NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.
“Now is the time for communities along the coastline as well as inland to get prepared for the dangers that hurricanes can bring,” Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement released by NOAA. “The experts at NOAA are poised to deliver life-saving early warnings and forecasts to communities, which will also help minimize the economic impacts of storms.”
How to prepare for hurricane season
This is a topic Lifehacker has covered pretty extensively over the years, including in the following:
For the most up-to-date watches and warnings, visit the National Hurricane Center’s website throughout the season.
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