Tropics on the move 🌀

‘Extremely busy’ season still underway 🚨

Hey Insiders, it’s Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos. Hurricane Debby marks the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. But it’s a stark reminder of how much more of the season we have left.

The beginning of August means we’re one-third of the way through the hurricane season and usually, 90% of named storms form after this date.

One of the tropical activity forecasts comes from the Colorado State University meteorologists.

Their most recent update, from early August, continues to predict an “extremely active Atlantic hurricane season for 2024″ and slightly increases their previous forecast numbers.

Atlantic flipping the switch 🌀

We’ve been discussing this for a while, and it looks like it’s starting to happen. I’m meteorologist Jonathan Kegges here breaking it all down.

The National Hurricane Center pointed out a new area in the Central Atlantic on Thursday, which could be the beginning of increased activity coming from the African continent.

Click here to see the outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Is your hurricane preparedness kit complete? 🔦

Hello everyone, this is meteorologist Julie Broughton. I want to emphasize the importance of preparing your hurricane kit. Hurricane Debby is a clear example of how quickly situations can change; while it didn’t hit Central Florida directly, it could have.

Now is a crucial time to make sure your hurricane kit is ready, so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. I’ve put together a list of useful items and suggestions for your kit.

Though each household’s kit might look a bit different, there are some essential items everyone should have. Also, you can save money putting your kit together during the Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday, which runs from Aug. 24 – Sept. 6.

For those who need help putting together a disaster supply kit, FloridaDisaster.org offers a handy checklist.

It covers key categories like general supplies, phone numbers, clothing, special needs items, first aid, food and water, important documents, vehicle care and pet care.

Generators: Dos and don’ts 🚫

Hurricane Debby reminds us of the importance of being prepared. As meteorologist Julie Broughton emphasizes, having your kit ready in advance is important so you’re not rushing at the last minute.

Hi everyone, I’m meteorologist Michelle Morgan. Today, I want to talk about another important aspect of storm preparedness: generators. I’ll go over the do’s and don’ts of using them safely, as improper use can be very dangerous.

❓ Big question: What’s your flood risk? 🌧️

Hurricane Debby brought a lot of heavy downpours to Central Florida over the weekend and for the start of the week. You may have found yourself thinking about the flood risk for your home or property.

Hey there, Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here with you to go over some flood insurance info. Some topics you may know and others you might not.

Click here to read more about flood insurance, how to determine your risk and key points when thinking about opening a policy.