Yellow Hill – Tuesday, 2 August 2022 – The Atlantic hurricane season has been in slumber for exactly a month, but forecasters don’t expect it to remain quiet for too much longer because the peak of hurricane season is on the way.

Tropical Storm Colin, which briefly impacted the coastal Carolinas with heavy rain and gusty winds on July 2 and 3, was the last system to roam the Atlantic Basin.

However, it’s not unusual for a lull in activity in the tropics in June or July before the season begins to ramp up in August.

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.