By Bill Kearney | South Florida Sun Sentinel
Another potentially dangerous hurricane season officially begins Sunday and with forecasters calling for an “above-average” number of storms, Floridians should have their initial preparations in place soon.
We can expect an above-average season over the next six months due to many factors, including hot Atlantic ocean temperatures.
It’ll be the latest busy season: Last year, Hurricane Helene became the most deadly U.S. hurricane since Katrina, and Hurricane Milton spawned some 43 tornadoes across the state.
Floridians must stay vigilant: Our 8,000-mile-plus coast makes us a big target, and the storm-surge death rate is particularly high here. This year, the National Hurricane Center is rolling out new forecast tools to help the public prepare.
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