After a record year in 2020, the National Hurricane Center will begin issuing advisories in the Atlantic starting May 15 — more than two weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1st.
This year, forecasters predict an above-average 17 named storms out of the basin, four of which are expected to develop into major systems with winds of at least 111 miles per hour.
In observance of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9-15), it is now time for insurance agents and brokers to advise commercial clients on how to prepare their property and employees for a possible storm.
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