Meteorologist Marshall Alexander says this hurricane season while near normal will be more active than that of last year.
He gave the predictions for the 2016 hurricane season.
“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a 45% chance of a near normal hurricane season. There is a 30% chance of an above normal season and a 25% chance of a below normal season.
“The forecast is of a 70% chance of 10-16 named storms and 4-8 hurricanes of which 1-4 are expected to be major hurricanes of categories 3, 4 or 5 with winds of 111 miles per hour or greater.”
Alexander says, “We are expected to be more guarded this season because we are entering this hurricane season in a vulnerable state from the impact of Tropical Storm Erika last year. This is even more reason for residents to be aware and take the necessary precautions.
Alexander noted that the Meteorological Office is prepared for this hurricane season and encouraged people living in low lying areas which are prone to flooding to listen for updated weather reports.
“We are always prepared. We are always putting out the information and we continue to monitor the development of systems from the coast of Africa as they come across the Atlantic to our area. The onus is on the public to always pay attention, take the information in, always listen to the weather report and follow the guidelines. We know that if we are expecting a lot of rain and you live near a river, the river could overflow its banks and it would be your responsibility to move,” he asserted.
