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Hurricane Helene is a reminder that inland regions are vulnerable too. Here are three questions that non-coastal communities should as as hurricane season approaches.

NOAA predicts 13 to 19 named storms in the 2025 hurricane season due to warm ocean waters. Hurricane season begins June 1.

Two tropical waves moved off the coast of Africa this week as we approach the Memorial Day weekend and the start of hurricane season.

NOAA predicts an average 2025 hurricane season, but South Florida must prepare as one storm can still be devastating.

Hurricane experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said they are expecting an above normal Atlantic hurricane season. The agency said it is anticipating up 13 to 19 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes and three to five could ramp up into a major hurricane, a Category 3 storm or higher.

The National Hurricane Center has started tracking a tropical wave west off of the African coast just weeks ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s common to see tropical waves ahead of hurricane season, and this system is nothing out of the ordinary.

Whether you’re a newbie to the state or a longtime Floridian, here’s a hurricane preparation guide to help you through the season: What are the 2025 hurricane season storm nam

Here are some things you can do before hurricane season to get the best insurance payout possible, should your property be damaged in a storm this season.