It's officially hurricane season now through November 30th (oh, joy), and there may be some good news, relatively speaking. Scientists from Colorado State University have revised their seasonal forecast downward, predicting an average season with 14 named storms, and 6 of those likely to gain hurricane strength...
We've been pretty lucky for years during hurricane season here in the crossroads, but this year, we need to stay prepared and alert because forecasters are predicting a busy hurricane season.
Keep in mind that forecasters are usually wrong, but this year, they're predicting five to nine hurricanes, two to four of which at category three or better...
Hurricane season is here and if you've lived in or near the coastal bend for very long, you know we take it seriously. There are lots of things to consider when planning for a big storm. Even what to do with your garbage is important.