Yellow Hill – Friday, 22 July 2022 -The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet for the past two and half weeks with no development to speak of. This quiet stretch is not uncommon this time of year with July still being early in the season.

Dry Saharan dust has helped keep tropical activity at bay with large plume after large plume coming off the coast of Africa and covering most of the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico water basins.

On average, the Atlantic hurricane season picks up in August with tropical waves coming off the coast of Africa. Saharan dust usually begins to taper off as well, allowing more favourable conditions in the tropics for those tropical waves to develop.

Keep in mind, that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal forecast calls for 14-21 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-6 major hurricanes. The forecast will be updated midway through August, as the peak of the season approaches.

.As the peak of the Hurricane Season is just around the corner, residents are urged to use this lull in activity to review their hurricane plans, assess their vulnerabilities to hurricane hazards, evaluate their emergency supplies and review their insurance coverage.

Remember, it only takes one storm to hit Montserrat to make it a bad season. Be Prepared, Stay Prepared, It Only Takes One!

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA urges all residents and visitors to continue to monitor DMCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily updates.