"2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: What to Expect and How to Prepare"

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"2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: What to Expect and How to Prepare"
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins today, with NOAA predicting a record number of named storms. Historical data shows over 300 hurricanes have hit the U.S. since 1851, with Florida experiencing 40% of them. The deadliest hurricane was the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was the costliest. The peak season is from mid-August to mid-October, though storms can form as early as March.

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