Hurricane Season begins: Make a hurricane preparedness checklist [Video]

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and forecasters are predicting a hyperactive season! Here’s what you can do now, ahead of the storm.

NORFOLK, Va. — June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecasters are predicting 2024 could be an extremely active season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says there’s an 85% chance it will be above average in storm activity.

An average Atlantic hurricane season produces 14 named storms, seven of which become hurricanes and three major hurricanes. About 20 other groups — universities, other governments, private weather companies — also have made seasonal forecasts and all but two foresee a busier, nastier summer and fall for hurricanes.

Here’s what you can do now, ahead of the storm.