Tuesday September 14, 2010
Before the start of this year's hurricane season most forecasters were predicting that it would be an extremely active one. This year they got it right. The storm count for the current Atlantic season stands at 11 named storms (5 of these storms reaching hurricane strength). Although 11 storms is the average number for an Atlantic season we need to remember that we aren't finished yet. We have over 2 more months (77 days to be exact) of the 2010 hurricane season left. Unfortunately, we are just now entering the traditional peak of hurricane activity.
The current satellite photos of the Atlantic Ocean remind me of the actions of a giant washing machine. Some of the Atlantic's surface waters are choppy and agitated while three other areas are in the violent spin cycle. I hope you will think of a washing machine every time the weather station displays the storms in the Atlantic ocean. If you can make this mental association it will help you to remember that your home's washing machine can be a valuable place to store possessions left behind during an evacuation. When I am packing my washing machine I always first turn off the water to the machine and then place the items inside garbage bags to help protect them. I try to make the washing machine as heavy as possible because I know that the extra weight will give it more stability. With all the storms swirling around out there we need all the stability we can find!
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