With a large portion of Oklahoma still recovering from a devastating tornado that took the lives of many and caused high levels of damage to schools, offices and homes earlier this week, recent weather reports indicate that the United States could see continuous storm trouble throughout the upcoming storm season.
As the warm weather continues to appear on a more consistent basis, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that the upcoming six-month Atlantic hurricane season could produce major storms, something the East Coast of the U.S. is familiar with as many areas continue to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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Acting administrator for the NOAA, Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D. knows what these storms are capable of and notes that safety is the primary goal in preparing for the upcoming season.
"With the devastation of Sandy fresh in our minds, and another active season predicted, everyone at NOAA is committed to providing life-saving forecasts in the face of these storms and ensuring that Americans are prepared and ready ahead of time," Sullivan said on the NOAA's website.
Wanting people to be aware of the capability each storm holds, Sullivan says there is no exact science when it comes to predicting how vast an area each storm can affect.
"As we saw first-hand with Sandy, it's important to remember that tropical storm and hurricane impacts are not limited to the coastline. Strong winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes often threaten inland areas far from where the storm first makes landfall."
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The 2013 Hurricane Season will officially begin on June 1 and the NOAA's Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook indicates that anywhere between 13 and 20 storms could develop in the six month storm season window with anywhere between 7 to 11 of those storms becoming hurricanes. In addition to the predicted number of hurricanes, 3 to 6 of those storms could wind up with a Major Hurricane classification, meaning winds of 111 mph or higher.
In the attempt to provide faster storm warnings and more accurate storm analysis, the NOAA released plans for a new computer that is expected to improve the accuracy of storm forecasts by 10 to 15% percent.
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Many along the east coast will surely begin their preparation for another long storm season with June 1 only a week away and as readiness begins, Kathryn Sullivan is advising people to be aware of what it takes to properly prepare for these impending storms.
"Take time to refresh your hurricane preparedness plan," she said at a Maryland news conference on Thursday. "Bottom line is become weather-ready now, that means starting today. For those living along the shorelines, this is your warning."
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