As we get closer to the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, many Floridians are starting to prepare their homes and families for potential storm impacts. While it is impossible to know exactly when and where a hurricane or tropical storm could hit, experts predict the overall intensity of a hurricane season. According to multiple sources, including Colorado State University (CSU), the UK’s Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), and WPBF meteorologists, the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to be an extremely active season.
The researchers at CSU are well known to be the top experts for hurricane season predictions, and they predict not just an above-average amount of storms. "We anticipate a well above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean," per the latest CSU report. For the entire US Continental Coastline, CSU predicts a 62% chance of landfall of a Major Hurricane (defined as a category 3, 4, or 5). This is up from the average of 43% from 1880-2020). Specifically on the East Coast, including Florida’s Atlantic Coast, they predict a 34% chance of landfall of a Major Hurricane, up from 21%.
They are not the only ones with predictions on the general locations of potential landfalls. WPBF meteorologists use the Lezark Recurring Cycle (LRC) to predict approximate landfall locations. In 2023, “...100% of the storms that made landfall in the United States made landfall in areas we forecast as having the highest potential for landfills, which we call ‘Hot Spots.’” For 2024, they predict a high likelihood of landfall in our service area, mapped below.
With these predictions, it is very important to begin preparations to predict your home and family during the upcoming Hurricane Season. Download our free comprehensive Hurricane Guide to learn all the things you can do now to prepare for the season. If you are considering upgrading to hurricane-impact windows and doors as part of your home’s protection, request a free estimate or call our office at 561-623-8446.
