According to the Tampa Bay Times, over the course of the past six years, named storms have consistently formed before the hurricane season’s June 1st start date. This has given rise to discussions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the validity of that June 1st date.
The 2021 hurricane season is still going to officially start on June 1st, as changes such as these do not happen overnight. However, there is a very likely chance that beginning as early as 2022, hurricane season will have an official start date of May 15th.
First raised at a conference in December of 2020, the issue has sparked conversations and will be reviewed by representatives from the National Hurricane Center, the National Weather Service headquarters and both the eastern and southern National Weather Service headquarters. It is said that they will also be discussing what the actual “quantitative threshold” for such a change is, along with the potential impacts of a calendar change.
This discussion has also initiated conversation at The World Meteorological Organization’s Region IV, where experts are now planning to review the topic at their annual mid-March meeting.
It is no secret that storms have become more frequent and more damaging. Experts considering moving up the hurricane season start date has proven this, and it sends a signal that we should all be taking hurricane preparations more seriously than ever.
One way ILG can help you prepare for the 2021 hurricane season is by providing you with a free, qualified review of your home insurance policy.
If you have experienced an insurance loss from a major storm, don’t be surprised if the insurance company’s first reaction is to claim that your damage is due to some pre-existing condition or assert that your claim is not covered under the terms of your policy or even cancel your policy based on recently-discovered “errors” in your application. But don’t worry.
At ILG, our experienced and aggressive attorneys take the time to analyze and interpret your policy and understand the full measure of damages available to you. We work with construction experts, restoration professionals and others to determine the facts.
Don’t delay and contact us today for a free consultation in Florida. The Insurance Litigation Group will walk you through the terms of your insurance policy and help you recover the full extent of your covered losses.
