With the finish line of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season in sight, now is a good time to reflect on how the season is going so far.
Let’s look at what the hurricane season has thrown at us over the last few months, what we can expect for the remainder of the season, and our tips on staying safe.
The story so far
With the damage caused by Hurricane Ian last season still fresh in Florida’s memory, the 2023 season kicked off on June 1st. Florida held its breath and braced for what lay ahead.
After all, this year the hurricane fear was higher. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) experts first predicted that the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season would have 12 to 17 named storms, and then they upped their prediction to 14 to 21 storms. The likelihood of this ‘above normal activity’ prediction was due to record high sea surface temperatures, which have the power to supercharge storms.
Taking stock
There have been 18 named storms so far and the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is close to surpassing the total of named storms from hurricane season 2022.
So far, 6 of these storms have been hurricanes, of which 3 were major hurricanes (category 3 to 5). Hurricane Don was the first hurricane to thrash the Atlantic in July, followed by Hurricane Franklin, then Hurricane Idalia in late August, which was the strongest hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region for more than 125 years. Hurricane Lee then whipped up and traveled north, followed by Hurricane Margot, and finally, we had Hurricane Nigel.
Looking ahead
You could say that we’ve passed Hurricane Halftime and are heading for the finish line. However, the record-high ocean temperatures are fuelling an active season, and experts say that the season shows no sign of slowing. In other words, it isn’t over yet!
Recent storms caused cold wakes, yet the Atlantic waters are hot. According to CNN, the exceptionally warm Atlantic has been ‘rocket fuel’ for a hyperactive hurricane season that shows no sign of stopping.
The season is officially due to end on November 30, however, like everything weather-related: expect the unexpected.
Stay safe
We have seen so much devastation over the years, so we urge you to follow our tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season.
Make sure that your family has a hurricane plan and that your home is well prepared and well stocked up with essentials. Finally, pay attention to weather warnings and follow evacuation orders
Fighting for you
At Boggs Law Group, we have been helping Florida home and business owners recover from hurricanes and storms for many years, and we will continue to fight for them. Let’s work together to get through the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season and beyond.
Amy and the team are dedicated to battling insurance companies for the compensation our clients deserve. So, if you have been affected by hurricanes and strong winds, you’ll need your home insurance policy to provide the essential compensation that will cover repairs to your home. Without it, how will you pay for repairs to the roof and structural damage?
Most people believe that they’re covered should disaster strike because they’ve done their due diligence and taken out a home insurance policy. Then they get a nasty shock when the insurance company plays dirty. Remember, it’s essential to have an insurance attorney in your corner when fighting an insurance company.
The team at Boggs Law Group won’t allow your claim to be dismissed. We will put up a fight until your claim is settled – and settled with the best possible outcome.