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Florida Braces: Hurricane Season Underway, Gulf System Watched
6 Jun
Summary
- Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 through November 30.
- Forecasters are monitoring a potential system in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Florida leads the US in storm impacts despite below-normal season predictions.
The Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, is underway, with forecasters closely monitoring a potential system forming in the Gulf of Mexico for the upcoming week. While the tropical Atlantic has been quiet, two tropical waves are being observed in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, the eastern Pacific is more active, with Tropical Storm Amanda and other disturbances, though their direct impact on the U.S. coast is not yet clear.
AccuWeather experts are particularly focused on the north-central Gulf Coast, where an area of low pressure could bring heavy rainfall from southeastern Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle. Despite predictions for a "below-normal" season, Florida remains highly vulnerable, leading the nation in storm impacts. Officials emphasize the "it only takes one" mantra, urging all Floridians to prepare for hurricane season well in advance.
