FBYC STORM PREPARATION GUIDELINE
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So far so good this hurricane season, keep your fingers crossed and if a named storm aims for the Southern Chesapeake, here are some words of wisdom to aid you in your planning. Hurricane season in the Atlantic ends June ends November 30th.
| Recent hurricanes and tropical storms: |
| Name | Tropical System | Location | Wind Speed | Course | ||
| Kristy | Tropical storm | Eastern Pacific | 52 mph | NW | - | Details |
| Nadine | Tropical storm | Atlantic | 69 mph | NW | - | Details |
Recommended Procedures for a Potential Tropical Storm
Tropical storms have sustained winds from 39 mph to 73 mph and can cause significant damage to boats that are improperly secured. Be aware that a Tropical Storm can be quickly upgraded to …
The current storm track for Hurrican Irene shows it passing just to the east of the Virginia Coast on Sunday. Although we will likely be spared the worst of it, we are still expecting severe conditions.