Hurricane/Storm

[Gryff]

Not the first time i have bailed ours out but the water was handy for flushing the loo as the water in the taps had gawd knows what in it

[Stokieuk]

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Updated:
7 August 2024
Latest update:
Information that the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that there is a very high likelihood of an “above-normal Atlantic hurricane season” in 2024 (See 'Hurricanes' on the 'Safety and security' page).

unusual update?

[Donz1979]

Originally Posted by Stokieuk

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Updated:
7 August 2024
Latest update:
Information that the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that there is a very high likelihood of an “above-normal Atlantic hurricane season” in 2024 (See 'Hurricanes' on the 'Safety and security' page).

unusual update?

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Translate please 😂 what this mean? Should I be worried?

[Nimbus]

Originally Posted by Donz1979

Translate please 😂 what this mean? Should I be worried?

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It means that NOAA thinks it's likely that this year there will be more / stronger hurricanes than normal. Or, to put it another way, things will be worse this year.

That doesn't mean you should be worried - there's not a lot you can do about it. Just be aware that you may experience more stormy weather and there is a higher chance of a hurricane than normal at this time of year (that does not mean one will happen whilst you're there).

[Blueste]

Originally Posted by Donz1979

Translate please 😂 what this mean? Should I be worried?

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No you shouldn't be worried. The chances of being affected on a 1-3 week holiday are incredibly slim. As I have said before we have been visiting in September for 25+ years and only been affected by a hurricane once. Last year was the 4th most active year since 1950 (20 named storms 7 of which became hurricanes and 3 of which became major hurricanes) yet only one (hurricane Idalia) past over Florida, however it did not pass over Orlando (it's path was very similar to storm Debby that we have just had). The other thing to remember is that storms/hurricanes strengthen over the sea and weaken over land so by the time they reach Orlando they have weakened and as they are inland they don't bring the threat of storm surges.
So no need to worry.

[KBerry00]

Originally Posted by Blueste

No you shouldn't be worried. The chances of being affected on a 1-3 week holiday are incredibly slim. As I have said before we have been visiting in September for 25+ years and only been affected by a hurricane once. Last year was the 4th most active year since 1950 (20 named storms 7 of which became hurricanes and 3 of which became major hurricanes) yet only one (hurricane Idalia) past over Florida, however it did not pass over Orlando (it's path was very similar to storm Debby that we have just had). The other thing to remember is that storms/hurricanes strengthen over the sea and weaken over land so by the time they reach Orlando they have weakened and as they are inland they don't bring the threat of storm surges.
So no need to worry.

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I hope you are right - we were last there during Irma we're surely owed a clear trip this time

[Blueste]

Originally Posted by KBerry00

I hope you are right - we were last there during Irma we're surely owed a clear trip this time

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You won't be unlucky twice...