NOAA Issues Record-High Forecast for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

NOAA Issues Record-High Forecast for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season  

The 2024 forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes in the Atlantic is “the highest NOAA has ever issued in its May outlook,” stated the agency’s chief administrator, Dr. Rick Spinrad.

NOAA scientists project this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially spans from June 1 thru end of November, will include 17 to 25 named storms and 8 to 13 hurricanes — 4 to 7 of which will be major hurricanes of category 3, 4, or 5 with sustained wind speeds of 111 mph or higher.

Prepare your Property for Hurricane Season Now

Weather scientists cannot forecast if and where a hurricane will make landfall until just days before the event. That’s why now is the time to detect and mitigate potential hazards on your landscape.

Hurricane winds and rain present a double-threat to the trees on your property — and a significant risk to the people, pets, and structures around them. High winds can snap tree limbs, and when combined with ground saturation from heavy or sustained rainfall, can cause a tree to fall over completely.

“An experienced arborist will identify and treat the conditions that can significantly compromise the overall strength of a tree,” explains SavATree General Tree Care Director Mike Tilford. “And that,” Tilford continues, “will ultimately determine its ability to withstand a hurricane.”

• Prune. Careful pruning by a certified arborist is one of the most important aspects of storm damage prevention. The proper trimming of an overgrown or unhealthy tree crown, the removal of dead/dying/diseased/decaying limbs, and the appropriate correction of poor trunk-branch unions, can restore structural integrity and wind resilience.
• Support. Tree-support systems such as cabling and bracing can remedy structural deficiencies and instability. When applied judiciously and maintained correctly, these support systems can prevent the failure of a trunk or limb, extend the life of a mature tree, and provide added stability to young trees during storms.
• Remove. Tree removal is sometimes necessary when decay, structural decline, or significant past storm damage makes a tree too dangerous to remain on your property.
• Fortify. Appropriate watering and soil nutrition improves root growth and structure, making the tree more stable during adverse weather events.

Don’t wait. Schedule your complimentary “Storm Damage Prevention Assessment” with SavATree today.

A safety assessment from a fully trained and certified SavATree arborist will identify the immediate dangers and potential hazards, and give you a list of prioritized storm-resilience recommendations for your property.