Expert analysis, seasonal forecasts, and preparedness guides from meteorologists and emergency management professionals.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1. Early forecasts from TSR, CSU, and NOAA point to an above-normal season driven by warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a neutral-to-La Niña ENSO pattern.
Hurricane evacuation zones are not based on wind speed — they are based on storm surge flooding risk. Zone A is the most dangerous. Here's what every coastal resident needs to know before hurricane season.
Spaghetti models are one of the most misunderstood tools in hurricane forecasting. They are not individual forecasts — they are ensemble guidance from different computer models. Here's how meteorologists actually use them.
Hurricanes are the costliest natural disaster in American history. The economic damage extends far beyond broken windows and flooded homes — it reshapes local economies, displaces workforces, and strains insurance markets for years after landfall.
A mandatory evacuation order can come with as little as 12 hours of notice. This complete 72-hour go-bag checklist covers every household type — families, seniors, pet owners, and more.
The biggest mistake coastal homeowners make is waiting until a storm is named. This complete home preparedness checklist covers everything to do before June 1 — from roof inspection to insurance review.
After a major hurricane, power outages commonly last 1 to 4 weeks. This complete generator buying guide covers every type, wattage calculations for your home, safety rules, and top picks for 2026.
Two identical homes on the same street, hit by the same hurricane, can have wildly different outcomes. Modern building science tells us exactly how homes fail — and how to stop it.
In the days before a major hurricane, a second storm forms: a wave of scammers who know that fear and urgency make people act without thinking. Here are the 6 most common pre-storm scams and how to spot them.
After a major hurricane, tens of thousands of homeowners simultaneously need the same contractors. This creates a perfect environment for fraud. Here's how to protect yourself and who to call.
The worst time to read your homeowners insurance policy is after your roof is lying in your neighbor's yard. This guide covers what you need to know about hurricane coverage, claims, and your rights — before the storm.
After Katrina, thousands of people stayed in flood zones because they could not bring their pets. The PETS Act now requires federally-funded shelters to accommodate household pets — but advance planning is still essential.
After Katrina, over 71% of deaths in Louisiana were people over the age of 60. With the right planning systems in place, seniors and people with disabilities can be among the best-prepared members of any community.
One of the most disorienting experiences of surviving a major hurricane is the communication blackout that follows. A family hurricane communication plan takes two hours to create and costs nothing — but it can reunite your family when every modern system fails.