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Beyond the Cone of Uncertainty: A Deep Dive into Hurricane Season
Since 2010, more than 80% of direct hurricane deaths have come from freshwater flooding (rain) and storm surge (ocean water pushed ashore). Wind blows your roof off; water drowns your neighborhood. (Note: Adjust this section based on the current date or make it evergreen. Here is an example of a "current season" analysis for 2026.) hurricane season
We call this "hurricane season."
We live in an era of incredible forecasting. We usually know a hurricane is coming 5 to 7 days out. That is an eternity compared to a tornado or earthquake. There is no excuse to be caught off guard. Beyond the Cone of Uncertainty: A Deep Dive
Call to Action: Do you know your evacuation zone? Search for your county’s "Emergency Management" website and look up your address today. It takes two minutes and could save your life. Here is an example of a "current season" analysis for 2026
Hurricane season is more than just a week of bad weather. From the science of formation to the psychology of preparation, here is everything you need to know to respect the storm.