hurricane
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US forecasters have already predicted a "below normal" Atlantic hurricane season as stronger upper-level winds can inhibit storm development.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
That wind speed is comparable to a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Some insurers encourage customers to file claims fast in an emergency by, say, texting them after a hurricane hits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and emergency officials across coastal states are still urging residents and travelers to prepare early rather than assume a quieter forecast guarantees safety.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“I mean what are the chances of a thirteen-foot gator hauling out onto this levee during a hurricane and dying lengthwise across the road at the very moment we need to walk past?”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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