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The area of disturbed weather off Florida's Southeast coast yesterday has - as predicted by the NHC - has intensified into the first tropical storm of the 2020 season (which technically, doesn't start until June 1st) and will threaten the Outer Banks tomorrow.
While not expected to reach hurricane strength, it will likely bring strong winds, dangerous surf, and heavy rains to the North Carolina coast on Monday.
As we discussed yesterday, in Why Preparing For This Year's Hurricane Season Will Be `Different', the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season is forecast to have an above average number of storms, and the concurrent COVID-19 pandemic will only complicate preparation, and evacuation.
This is not the year you want to find yourself standing in a long line at the grocery or hardware store, hoping to buy food, supplies, or plywood to prepare for an imminent hurricane. Not only is it risky because of the virus, stores are already badly stressed by supply chain issues, and stocks are low.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 7 - Complete A Written Plan
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Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 5 - Strengthen Your Home
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 4 - Get An Insurance Check-up
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 3 - Assemble Disaster Supplies
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Day 2 - Develop An Evacuation Plan
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Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020
Your primary source of forecast information should always be the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida. These are the real experts, and the only ones you should rely on to track and forecast the storm.
If you are on Twitter, you should also follow @FEMA, @NHC_Atlantic, @NHC_Pacific and @ReadyGov and of course take direction from your local Emergency Management Office.
