Our Miami insurance dispute lawyers would like to remind you that forecasters are keeping an eye on a disturbance that could grow into a named storm, Emily, as South Florida enters the height of hurricane season.
And, while forecasting has made great strides in recent years, it is still far from infallible. When Hurricane Charley hit the Fort Myers area in 2004, it did so after making a virtual 90 degree turn at the last minute — it had been forecast to make landfall far up the West Coast of Florida.
Last year, the National Hurricane Center made changes to the hurricane watch and hurricane warning system that is relied upon by local emergency planning officials and residents alike. The changes provide greater lead time to prepare for the possibility of a hurricane.
The National Weather Service reports that tracking errors have been cut in half over the last 15 years. The issuance of watches and warnings will be made 12 hours earlier this year, which should allow homeowners and emergency officials in the target area more time to prepare.
Tropical Storm Watch: Are now made when tropical storm conditions (winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within 48 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning: Are issued when tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions (winds greater than 74 mph) are possible within 48 hours.
Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours.
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Before opening our law firm in 2006, our attorneys worked for some of the state’s, and nation’s, largest law firms, and worked representing the insurance companies for years. Our attorneys are now uniquely positioned to use that experience to assist individuals and businesses alike throughout Florida with their insurance claims. As a result, our attorneys are well versed in the impact insurance has on businesses, condominiums, and individuals alike. Our insurance litigation practice group is prepared to tackle your insurance claim.
Given our extensive experience litigating for, and against, insurance companies, our insurance litigation practice group is prepared to provide aggressive, efficient and effective representation on a broad spectrum of insurance claims in Florida for local, national, and international clients. We are prepared to advocate insurance claims at the pre-suit stage, trial, appellate and arbitration levels.
If you are facing a dispute over an insurance claim in Florida, contact Alvarez & Barbara, LLP, for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
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