Hurricane Season on Long Island
January 13, 2022
This year’s hurricane season began on June 1st and continues through November 30th. According to AccuWeather, the 2020 season is expected to have a higher than normal number of tropical storms, from 14 to 18, resulting in an increase in the number of hurricanes, from 7 to 9.
What are the names for this year’s hurricanes? Here is the list from the National Hurricane Center:
- Arthur
- Bertha
- Cristobal
- Dolly
- Edouard
- Fay
- Gonzalo
- Hanna
- Isaias
- Josephine
- Kyle
- Laura
- Marco
- Nana
- Omar
- Paulette
- Rene
- Sally
- Teddy
- Vicky
- Wilfred
Whether or not there are any major storms this year, it is always good to plan ahead and prepare for one. Here are some sites that can help you:
National Weather Service — What to Do Before the Tropical Storm or Hurricane: where to get hurricane info, making an evacuation plan, and how to strengthen your home.
FEMA — How to Prepare for a Hurricane: guidelines for preparation, survival, and staying safe post-disaster.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm: includes directions on protecting you and your family from COVID-19 during and after the storm.
Wikipedia provides a list of hurricanes in the New York metropolitan area, from before 1800 to the present.
