Hurricane Predictions for 2020

2020 has been a doozy, we get it! But before it’s over, there is looking to be a few more things happening, and we want you to be prepared. There are so many predictions out there right now talking about the Atlantic hurricane season, and unfortunately, it’s looking to still be incredibly busy. Here is a quick look at the predictions, what they are expecting, and how Big Bags USA can help you be prepared.

2020 Predictions About the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Predictions are just that - there is no guarantee that they will happen. However, when it comes to hurricanes there is a lot of scientific data accumulated to come to the conclusion, and this year is looking like a doozy. Here are a few article excerpts which have talked about the hurricane predictions and what to expect.

USA Today - What’s in store for hurricane season 2020? Forecasters expect ‘above average’ storm activity.

“An average season has 12 tropical storms, six of which are hurricanes. In 2019, there were 18 named storms, six of which were hurricanes.

A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when its wind speed reaches 74 mph.

Of the eight predicted hurricanes, four are expected to spin into major hurricanes – Category 3, 4 or 5 – with sustained wind speeds of 111 mph or greater. The group said there's a 69% chance for at least one major hurricane to make landfall somewhere along the U.S. coastline.”

NY Times - Hurricane Forecast: ‘One of the Most Active Seasons on Record’

““It’s shaping up to be one of the most active seasons on record,” said Louis Uccellini, director of the National Weather Service.

Gerry Bell, the lead hurricane season forecaster with the climate prediction center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said there could be 19 to 25 named storms, those with sustained winds above 38 miles an hour, or 61 kilometers an hour, by the time the season ends on Nov. 30. Of these, seven to 11 could be hurricanes, with winds of 74 m.p.h. or higher, including three to six major ones.

“We’ve never forecast up to 25 named storms before,” Dr. Bell said. But he said that it was unlikely the season would be as active as 2005, when there were 28 named storms and the Weather Service had to resort to using the Greek alphabet for the last few.”

2020 Atlantic Storm Names

Tropical Storm Arthur: May 16-19, 2020
Tropical Storm Bertha: May 27-28, 2020
Tropical Storm Cristobal: June 2-8, 2020
Tropical Storm Dolly: June 23-24, 2020
Tropical Storm Edouard: July 5-6, 2020
Tropical Storm Fay: July 9-11, 2020
Tropical Storm Gonzalo: July 22-25, 2020
Hurricane Hanna: July 23-26, 2020
Hurricane Isaias: July 29-August 4, 2020

Next Up:
  • Josephine
  • Kyle
  • Laura
  • Marco
  • Nana
  • Omar
  • Paulette
  • Rene
  • Sally
  • Teddy
  • Vicky
  • Wilfred

Preparing for Hurricanes with Big Bags USA

From all of us at DRIPS LLC, exclusive United States manufacturer of the BIG BAGS USA barrier systems, we want you to know our mission is to save lives, protect property, and reduce human suffering. With strategies in place during your "action" stage, we teach you how to defend roadways and property from any rising water.

In communities that are prone to flooding in the past, stockpiling of BIG BAGS USA flood barriers in strategic locations can greatly reduce response time. The BIG BAGS USA five-connected bulk bag flood barrier systems should be located near public works facilities and be part of the community "action" plan., The systems would be pulled out and set up quickly when needed.

By being prepared to protect you and your communities' property, this should provide comfort, knowing that you have some tools for protection in place prior to flooding. If you are doing all that you can to minimize damages to your property, then you are in the top 10%.

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