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HURRICANE SEASON 2007  

June is the beginning of Hurricane Season. Did you know? If you don't think it concerns you, then think again!

North Carolina State University proved to be the only national model to accurately predict the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane season. How does the 2007 NOAA prediction compare with NCSU's, and what's the idea behind the new CBLAST model at the University of Miami?

Unfortunately most all the forecasters seem to agree that 2007 will be an active hurricane season.

Growing up in Florida all my life I became completely fascinated by hurricanes. It was my favorite time of the year. That naive obsession soon became reality when my hometown was devastated in Hurricane Charley.

Hurricane preparation

A Mississippi mom gives advice on how to make the hurricane season more bearable based on her experience of being without electricity and water for 13 days following Hurricane Katrina.

Although the 2007 hurricane season has been relatively quiet thus far, hurricane forecasters are warning that the warm waters in the Caribbean and in the Gulf of Mexico could spawn some vicious storms during the month of October- maybe two or three.

Subtropical Storm Andrea is swirling off the Florida/Georgia coast with top sustained winds of around 45 miles per hour, according to local news reports.

Portable electric generators are relied upon by many families and businesses when the weather turns rough. The United States is about to enter it's peak season for hurricanes within the next month, which will increase generator use. Use them safely though.

This year, NOAA is predicting 13-17 named storms. 7-10 of which to become hurricanes and 3-5 of those named storms to be major hurricanes. All it takes though is one major hurricane to devastate the region in its path.

The chances that a hurricane will ruin your cruise vacation are slim, but storm activity is predicted to be above average this year.

Cape Cod is not on the Gulf Shore and is not the first place you think of when you hear the word hurricane - unless of course you live there and then you start thinking about getting ready, just in case.

Experts have just announced that U.S citizens living in near the Gulf and Atlantic coast should be prepared for a busy 2007 hurricane season.

Meteorologists will begin testing a new monitoring method this hurricane season aimed at providing a more detailed and more frequently updated view of an approaching storm.

Get the perspective from an Alabama native: Is the state prepared for the 2007 hurricane season? Find out how Alabama feels when the tropics threaten the Gulf coast.

The Charleston County which includes the City of Charleston, South Carolina is doing all it can to help citizens prepare for the worst of the hurricane season. Authorities say that's probably a very good idea.

It's hurricane season, and, while preparing for them is important, it's essential to remember to prepare, comfort and reassure our children during this time. This article shows you how to get started.

Hurricane predictors from Colorado State University re-affirmed Thursday their earlier predictions that 17 tropical storms, 9 of which would strengthen in to hurricanes, will form during the 2007 hurricane season

How any hurricanes does it take before you pack up and move out of Florida? Home buyers are lured down to Florida for many reasons. But after several active hurricane seasons, many are moving back home.

Educate yourself and your family on hurricanes in your area Create an emergency plan

The tiny town of Marietta, Ohio, was taken unawares by Hurricane Ivan three years ago. They will not let that happen again. Learn what they're doing, and what you can do, to be prepared.

Dennis Feltgen is a meteorologist an public affairs office for the National Hurricane center in Miami, Florida. I asked him about the hurricane season and advice for parents, concering children's fears during the hurricane season.

August through October is hurricane season in the Atlantic

While Tampa Bay citizens are extremely familiar with hurricanes, they still aren't willing to take all the steps needed to provide for their safety. An editorial with a few hurricane preparedness tips.

Hurricane Names for Hurricane Season 2007 - Is your name on the list?

The 2007 Hurricane season looks to be another active year for tropical storms in Orlando. Here are the latest predictions.

We got off easy last year. It was relatively quiet hurricane season for 2006, compared to prior years. However, this year, hurricane experts are expecting a more active season.

Hurricane Season 2007 is here. Are you prepared? Living in Florida and experiencing my fair share of hurricanes I know how frightening they can be. Hurricane season runs from June 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007 with most storms usually occurring from August through October.

With some preparation, some hindsight, and a little humor, getting through the hurricane season can be less terrifying than it really is.

The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season is rapidly approaching. Dr. William Gray and his team at Colorado State University recently released their April extended-forecast predictions for the 2008 hurricane season.

How to make sure you and your family are ready for hurricane season.

Officials urge consumers to prepare for fuel shortages by refilling early after hurricane warnings, and that taking precautionary steps aids evacuation preparation.

Experts call for a hard storm season. Hoping for a more mild season like last year, this year looks to have a handful of storms hitting the U.S.

How to be prepared for a Hurricane

How our family uses individual backpacks filled with survival supplies.

I am a southeast Texas gal that's use to hurricanes, but I'm in the Yucatan now looking one in the eye! Yipes!

When asked if they would comply if government officials gave an evacuation order this hurricane season, 31% said no. In a similar survey taken in 2006, the percentage was 23.

Hurricane Dolly with 100 m.ph. winds and an estimated 4-6 foot storm surge hit the Texas Gulfcoast today.

Hurricane season has picked up in activity recently. The slow start to the season might have given many residents alone the U.S. Gulf Coast and East Coast a false sense of security.

We are now in the heart of the 2007 Hurricane Season and living on the East Coast I have seen first hand what a hurricane can do. I am going to post some tips on how to prepare yourself for a hurricane should you find yourself in an area that is prone to hurricanes.

Before the devastation that occurred in 2005 with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, if you told someone that lived on the Gulf Coast that a hurricane was coming, they probably would have looked at you, shrugged, and said "OK." The threat of a hurricane usually wasn't a big deal.

At the beginning of hurricane season 2007, a local radio station was giving away Black and Decker Storm Station on air and at the Hurricane Expo in the local mall. I was fortunate enough to win one of these great inventions on the radio.

This article focuses on what is being done for the 07 Hurricane Season in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

North Carolina is the 2nd most hurricane prone state in the nation.

On August 9th, 2007 an F2 tornado hit sections of Brooklyn and Staten Island, dispelling the myth that New York doesn't get hit by tornadoes or any other threat for that matter.

Over 8.2 million people currently live in New York City...so what would happen if another hurricane hit?

Every year, the National Hurricane Center issues a list of men's and women's names for hurricanes. What do those names tell us?

Though hurricane seasons differ from location to location, we can all prepare for them the same. It is important to do so in the event that a particularly devastating one, like Katrina, strikes your community. Here are a few tips to avoid complete disaster.

The 2007 hurricane season has been unusally peaceful, but is this the quiet before the storm. Remember that in the past it has been busy from mid-August to mid-September.

Here are 5 useful resources where kids can learn about hurricanes and hurricane season.

Preparing a watercraft before a hurricane strikes is critical to minimize or even eliminate damage. On average, 2 hurricanes affect U.S. coastal areas each year.

Scientists evaluating data from planes flying into a large hurricane have documented changes inside the hurricanes that can quickly alter their intensity. The scientists say these insights can improve hurricane forecasting.

With hurricanes continually knocking down huge structures with alarming regularity, many people are wondering about hurricane preparation.

This year Galveston, TX developed a more organized hurricane evacuation plan for the area that includes Houston.

Florida researchers will test a hurricane simulator on vacant homes to see how construction in hurricane-prone area can be improved.

Hurricanes have been a part of our history as man has walked the earth, maybe in the early creation of the earth-itself.

According to scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the warmer the world gets, the conditions in the Atlantic Ocean will be ripe for stronger and a greater number of hurricanes.

Getting a head start on the official June 1 hurricane season opener, storm Andrea arrives three weeks early.

Rare argument against the hyped up dangerous predictions surrounding global warming.

Many companies throughout the country have become completely reliant on their computer networks to complete their daily operations. Unfortunately though, not as many are prepared for a disaster as they should be.

Everyone has heard of the weather event called El Nino, but not many know of the lesser event, La Nina. This article looks at how the two are similar and how they are different.

The 2007 Typhoon Season in Asia and supplies to keep on hand.

Plan ahead to have the best summer vacation at Disney World.

With National Guard and Reserve forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, who will respond to natural disasters? Has too much been sent to Iraq?

Learn the truth about the End Times and how they show that the return of Jesus may happen sooner then you probably thought.

An early named subtropical storm makes its appearance off Coastal Georgia.

The 2008 Hurricane Season begins today, Sunday, June 1, 2008. To mark the beginning of the hurricane season, laugh in the face of this specter of destruction and death to drink a Hurricane on June 1st.

Welcome to Hurricane Season 2005, also known as "Sigh Season". This article features Jim Williams popular Hurricane City website, whkch features satellite imagery, hurricane projections and discussion forums.

Ten tips and strategies to be best-prepared for hurricane season 2006; included are links to further resources on how to outfit your home and information on creating your Disaster Kit.

Hurricane force winds, trees can fall down & cause costly damage, besides causing utilities & cable lines to fall. Trees should be trimmed before hurricane season. Certain types of trees should not be planted & others will tolerate better heavy winds.

Living in Florida for most of my life, I was surprised that the area that I lived in hadn't gotten hit by a single hurricane for numerous decades. Whenever a hurricane would come, it would always miss our area.

It's that time again. June 1st and November 30th is hurricane season, when storm systems that organize in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Carribean form, threatening millions of Americans who live in the Gulf Coast states and along the eastern seaboard.

You should get your hurricane kit ready and buy the supplies early because if a storm threatens, supplies will be short and lines will be long. Your kits should include, but are not limited to the following items:

The arrival of Sub Tropical Storm Andrea puts into sharp focus the impending arrival of hurricane season. Preparing your home for hurricane season. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Residents of the coastal states can usually recite the contents of a hurricane kit, routes to safety, and directions on how to prepare one's home for tropical-force winds. Unfortunately, many forget about the family pet until it's too late.

Beyond batteries and canned food, this mom-to-mom checklist will cover all you truly need to know, whether you're a hurricane veteran or first-time storm trooper!

As a horribly active hurricane season comes to an end, residents in Florida and other coastal states need to prepare for a 20-30 year "busy" cycle in the Atlantic.

In a previous article, I wrote about how to prepare yourself during the year for a hurricane. When hurricane season is upon you, you must also take some measures to prepare.

This article discusses the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and how homeowners can prepare.

One of the biggest things you are going to have to worry about after a hurricane hits would be your insurance coverage.

Here are some resources to help prepare your home and family if a hurricane is heading your way.

Bertha become the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic season.

Before the hurricane season starts, it is a good idea to become familiar with what they are and some of the terminology associated with them.

As the summer comes to a close, the travel industry gears up to promote "shoulder season" travel. For individuals with flexible schedules, vacation destinations can be a bargain.

Because of its size and the density of its population, New York City presents the experts on hurricane preparation with unique problems . With millions of lives and much coastal property at risk a planners are on the job.

According to the United States Agency for International Development in a recent press release, the United States has recently offered support to Jamaica as a powerful hurricane is approaching the area.

The hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 through November 1. To make it safely through this season, here are some important things you need to know and do to prepare for a severe storm. Be smart - Plan ahead!

A Report on Hurricane Boris and Hurricanes this year

Tropical Storm Fay is approaching the west coast of Florida and it is August 17 the 39th anniversary of Hurricane Camille which destroyed the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

A look at things to do and places to stay in New Orleans, and why the off-season is the best time to visit.

Knowing how to plan evacuation routes, how to safely evacuate a storm-threatened region, and how to return to a storm damaged neighborhood can help reduce the stress of hurricane season and ensure the safety of both people and property.

With the height of hurricane season upon us, I just wanted to point out that there are ways to be green during the storm preparations.

Some scientists have recently come to the conclusion that perhaps all this hurricane activity is just a return to normality.

An introduction to hurricane basics, and a listing of this year's hurricane names for 2006.

It can really mean the difference between life and death by having one of these. Here are some very important items you should always have in side your emergency hurricane kits.

Two analysts predict higher than normal hurricane risk in parts of Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina.