Governor warns of incoming above-average Virginia hurricane season

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia’s hurricane season has begun. Beginning on June 1 and lasting by means of November 30, forecasters are predicting one other above-average hurricane season for this yr.

Forecasters on the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict this yr’s storms will possible vary from 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6 to 10 might change into hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), together with 3 to six main hurricanes (class 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or greater). NOAA supplied these ranges with a 70% confidence, based on a launch from the workplace of the Virginia governor.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is telling Virginians throughout the commonwealth to start out getting ready for excessive climate now. The discharge states that climate lately has confirmed hurricanes should not only a coastal menace.

“I wish to encourage Virginians to take the time and put together now for this coming storm season,” Youngkin mentioned within the launch. “This consists of not solely our coastal residents however inland Virginians as effectively. Historical past has confirmed that our inland communities are simply as prone to hurricane impacts like flooding, tornadoes, and excessive winds.”

For complete data on preparedness, response, and restoration actions, evaluation the Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Information, which not solely consists of evacuation data but in addition highlights actions to absorb the occasion of tropical climate.

Youngkin is telling Virginians to take the time now to evaluation their insurance coverage coverage, safe their property, and create a plan that features preparations for his or her pets or those who may have additional help.