Is anyone nervous about the up-coming hurricane season?
478749
Im from Louisiana and im very nervous about it.Been putting up money for months saving for a evacuation fund.Things are still in shambles from last year, I dont know how we can handle anymore.Its very scary.
530433
Ive been through countless hurricanes. They are so amazing to watch, but hard to see them through windows that you cant get too close to. anyway, live the dream man, much success in your endeavor!
616511
I just heard on the news this morning that hurricane season is once again upon us. They did say that it shouldn't be as bad as last year though.\n\nI don't know how the people that live in these areas do it...they really have to love where they're at to continue to live in the hurricane zones and rebuild or evacuate or whatever comes along. \n\nPersonally I am not that flexible with my life. I like stability and security.  Even if the insurance does cover the loss of the actual building and contents..you can never replace or put a value on your possessions or your life. \n\nI think the predictions hold some merit. They are just that...predictions,but I would definitely think twice before building in that area. Not the life for me.
314278
One never knows.  Every season that guy at Colorado State says the season is going to be horrible, but one can't predict well in advance what the strongest regions of activity are.\n\nBut, the planet does seem to be in an up-cycle for cyclone activity in general as evidenced by the rare Category 5 storm threatening Australia.  So be prepared early.
644465
I recently read an article on accuweather.com about this.  Apparently, it all depends where in the South you're talking about.  Their forecast indicates that Texas to Louisana along with South Florida have the highest chance of seeing hurricanes while West Florida to Alabama (areas hit highly in the previous seasons) have a lower probability of impact.  The overall forecast is for an above average season but not as great as last year's record season.  Anybody saying they know for sure are probably trying to sell you something.  Basically, hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
614701
I don't plan to leave, but that is b/c my husband will have to work.  He works for the power company.  I will stay at a shelter if it gets to bad.  I do have all the stuff in my emergency kit.  My daughter will evacuate with Grandma if it is to get too bad.  I will stay here to help if any is needed.  As long as she is safe is all that matters.  Just pray that this year is not as bad as last.
1187123
No one can really say. Meteorologists are expecting more hurricanes this season (with at least 4 being category four and five). How many of these to actually hit Florida is a complete variable. There is a ton of factors that would go into that. So no one can say for sure.
424052
sure but then again who isnt afraid of something that destructive? you may just have been in shock or somthing. maybe in 9-10 years, learn more about tornadoes so u know more about them and are ready and prepared!
589881
I live on the East Coast in the South, and yes, I think it is very likely. Whenever our winters are particularly warm, the following hurricane season tends to be worse. This past winter was the warmest I've ever known, and I grew up even further south than I now live.\n\nAlso... Cat 3's are pretty much the norm in any year... I think there's a really good chance of some 4's and 5's causing some major trouble this year.
747009
Well be happy that the Bush administration finally outlawed hurricanes.\n\nLove Jack
1165542
Sounds like your'e just lucky.\n\nCheck nhc.noaa.gov for past hurricanes.
1136089
I notice the Tropical Prediction Center issued a hurricane warning for part of Florida, though it is not quite a hurricane yet. That is standard procedure if it is expected to become a hurricane, but for tornadoes one must exist before the warning is issued.\n\nAlberto is not particularly impressive on satellite or radar images. There is nothing on the SW side because of wind shear. Yet with recon flights and winds from doppler radar, scatterometers, and microwave sounders - if there is a 65 knot wind somewhere in the storm they'll find it. So a category 1 hurricane aint what it used to be.\n\nThere will be heavy rain and severe storms associated with it. There will be very strong winds - probably hurricane force at some locations - directly along the coast S-E of the storm center. Yet there is no chance it will become anything more than a weak hurricane in a wind shear environment over oceans not particularly warm this time of year.\n\nThus people affected should definitely be prepared, but if it is hyped too much people are being setup for a strong storm some time later which they won't want to evacuate for but should.
397468
in general, I get that feeling alot. i live in Michigan. We have been spared many disasters. we have not had a terrorist attack, widespread flood, blizzard, or much of anything. We don't get hurricanes or earthquakes. We are suffering from job loss though. That is substantial. Motor city's engine has blown, the automotive industry continues to take blow after blow. I think the whole country is feeling these effects. on top of our problem, there are MANY more to complicate matters. If that is not enough, tensions between the U.S. and other parts of the world are becoming stronger. They are bound to come to a head before too long. More attacks on US are inevitable. And don't get me started on global warming.
326593
They are scared. I live in Florida, and see it everyday. But it's undoubtedly going to happen.\n\nBTW - beware of future racist answers.
227129
yes because im afraid its going be like the florida mess.
290213
Yeah they do freak me out, but not a lot.\n\nLiving in s. florida and having been hit by Hurrican Wilma what REALLY freaks me out is when a hurricane is headed this way. I start shaking all over now. We got hit hard and it blew roofs off here. So I am freaked out mostly by the possibility of dying.
759315
i feel worry about it too