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October-November, No Time to Forget about the Risks of Hurricanes and Storm Damage in South Florida

The South Florida hurricane season is nowhere close to being over, and residents need to remain vigilant even as they turn their attention toward fall and the upcoming tourist season, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Our Miami storm damage attorneys have provided a number of resources for homeowners on our Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer Blog, including tips on preparing for a hurricane in South Florida.
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As we head into fall, residents too often put concerns about hurricanes behind them. In realty, this past week — Tuesday Sept. 21, to be exact — was the midpoint of hurricane season In South Florida. Since records began in 1851, 20 hurricanes have struck the area before that date, and 21 have struck after.

“Basically, this means that October is still busy for us, while activity quiets down in other parts of the Atlantic basin,” said meteorologist Robert Molleda of the National Weather Service.

In fact, October has been South Florida’s most active month in terms of hurricanes, with 19 striking the area in the last 159 years. September saw the second-highest number, with 15.

Memorable hurricanes in October include Hurricane Wilma in 2005, Hurricane Irene in 1999 and Hurricane King in 1950.

In August, famed hurricane prognosticator William Gray predicted 18 named storms, including 10 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes this season. NOAA called for 20 named storms, including 12 hurricanes, six of which would be major hurricanes. Tropical Storm Lisa’s formation on Tuesday puts the season’s current count at 12 named storms, including six hurricanes, five of which have been classified as intense.

In October, the Atlantic hurricane season does begin to wane, but storms are more likely to form in the warm waters of the Caribbean. The official end to the hurricane season is Nov. 30, although storms are still likely to form in November and even into December.
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