Gulf Low Pressure Window Opens Tuesday: 72-Hour Flood Deployment Guide
A weak Gulf low pressure system is forecast to organize Tuesday through Thursday, June 2-4, with Florida, the eastern Gulf, and the Texas/Louisiana coast in...
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Atmospheric Firehose Aimed at the Eastern Gulf: Flood Playbook for the First Week of Hurricane Season
A 4-to-8-inch tropical moisture surge is aimed at Florida and the eastern Gulf Coast as the 2026 hurricane season opens June 1. Specific zones, rainfall...
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Super El Niño 2026–27: What NOAA's Off-the-Charts Forecast Means for the Year Ahead
NOAA's May 14 update put the odds of an El Niño at 82% by July and called a super El Niño the most likely outcome...
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Florida and Gulf Coast Flood Threat May 2026: A Homeowner Q&A
Florida and the Gulf Coast are under active flood and severe-storm threats this week as a stalled cold front parks over the Southeast. Here's a...
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NFIP Expires September 30, 2026: What Homeowners Need to Do Before the Lapse
The NFIP is set to expire at midnight on September 30, 2026 — right in the middle of peak hurricane season. Here's what a lapse...
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The 30-Day NFIP Waiting Period: Why Hurricane Season Really Starts May 31
Federal flood insurance does not start the day you buy it. There is a 30-day waiting period before NFIP coverage activates, which means a policy...
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2026: A Day-by-Day Guide for Homeowners
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3 to 9, 2026. Each day NOAA covers a different topic: knowing your risk, pre-season prep, reading forecasts, what...
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2026 Hurricane Season Forecast: What Homeowners Need to Know
Colorado State University projects 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 majors for the 2026 Atlantic season — slightly below average, with a strong El...
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