NOAA Predicts Above Average Hurricane Season
Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their outlook for the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1st. They are predicting an above-average season with 12 to 18 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 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher).
“The United States was fortunate last year. Winds steered most of the season’s tropical storms and all hurricanes away from our coastlines,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “However we can’t count on luck to get us through this season. We need to be prepared, especially with this above-normal outlook.”
As you’re preparing, keep Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club in mind. We offer a Summer Storage Program to protect your boat and give you peace of mind all season. For more information, call Pat Schulz at 775-05006