Florida Hurricane Season - June 1st to November 30th, 2023
Being ready for disasters takes preparation, not luck. Know your risk, make a plan, and build your emergency kit.
While certain areas like Tampa and Jacksonville have lower direct hit risk, the impacts of landfalling hurricanes can extend hundreds of miles, leaving no part of Florida untouched.
Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The state experiences high rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous storm surges during this time.
Known for hurricanes and lightning, Florida also encounters various other severe weather requiring preparedness for you and your family.
Florida hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list each year, alternating between male and female names, with the list recycled every six years.
Hurricane categories range from 1 to 5 measured by the Saffir-Simpson wind speed scale: Cat 1 (74-95mph), Cat 2 (96-110mph), Cat 3 (111-129mph), Cat 4 (130-156mph), Cat 5 (>157mph).
Hurricane Season Emergency Kit: Designed with crucial supplies like food, water, medical provisions, flashlight, batteries, and a weather-specific radio.
Follow local official instructions and emergency alerts for safety with these helpful links during hurricane season – Be informed, get prepared and stay safe.
Hurricane coverage and severe weather forecasting, for the state of Florida, from Meteorologist Linda Somers.
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I think Linda’s storm site is the tops! It’s accurate and deserves three big thumbs-up!
This is the forecast I rely on. It is clear and scarily accurate, even many days out. I like the fact that you explain why as well as stating what the weather will be. And during the hurricane season, particularly after Irma, this site was very reassuring. Well done and keep up the good work.
