The 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially come to an end. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued their season outlook in May with a prediction of 14-24 named storms, 8-14 hurricanes, and 3-7 major hurricanes. Although the season started off at a slow pace, the predictions were met.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season goes from June 1st and extends to the 30th of November. This year was very active although many would not realize it. The 2010 season is in the top five most active seasons on record.
A total of 21 storms with 19 named generated in the warm waters of the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Twelve hurricanes spawned in which five became major hurricanes.
This season spared the United States from hurricane landfall. Louisiana, Mississippi, and the rest of the states along the Gulf were blessed. Louisiana was last hit in 2008 by Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike. Louisiana is the second most hit state for hurricanes with an average of a hurricane striking once every four years. Florida has the lead with the most hurricane landfalls.
The tragedy of the Gulf oil spill could have been worse if a hurricane would have come through the area. The damages brought on by a hurricane may have been heightened as well. British Petroleum and their contractors did not have to go through numerous evacuations as expected. This left resources in place to concentrate on the spill.
We have six months until the next season starts. Keep an eye out for the 2011 predictions around May of next year. Be sure to review all your emergency plans, survival kits, and stay informed to be best prepared for any emergency.
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