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Yesterday, June 1st, kicked off the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. And while Florida\u2019s east coast has largely been spared from the worst of the damage recently, we witnessed last year how even a hurricane making landfall on the Gulf Coast\u00a0can cause a flurry of tornadoes on our side. So, now\u2019s not the\u00a0time to get complacent. Here\u2019s what to know about the 2025 hurricane season projections.<\/p>\n
Over the past decade, Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast has taken the brunt of major storms, with Hurricanes Ian (2022), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), and Milton (2024) carving destructive paths through the Gulf Coast and Panhandle. Meanwhile, South Florida and the Treasure Coast have mostly watched from a distance. But if you\u2019ve lived here long enough, you know that the Atlantic side isn\u2019t immune, and being prepared can make all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n
Map of Major Hurricane Landfalls Since 2017<\/p>\n
What’s Predicted for the 2025 Hurricane Season<\/p>\n
The\u00a0NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes, of which they\u2019re predicting 3 to 5 will be major ones.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re saying that they believe there is a 60 chance of an above-average season of activity, and while the Gulf has been storm central lately, all it takes is one shift in steering currents or timing to put Palm Beach County in the path.<\/p>\n
What South Florida\/Treasure Coast Residents Should Do Today<\/p>\n
Update your go-kit: water, non-perishable food, medications, batteries, chargers, and pet supplies.<\/p>\n
Know your evacuation routes and flood risk. Jupiter and much of northern Palm Beach County fall into surge-prone areas. Visit floridadisaster.org\/knowyourzone to confirm yours.<\/p>\n
Check your storm shutters if you have them, and trim trees. Don\u2019t wait until the cone is heading right for us\u2014by then, it\u2019s too late to prep safely.<\/p>\n
Review your insurance. Florida is relatively flat, and while\u00a0PBC\u00a0isn\u2019t the most vulnerable in the state, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re not susceptible to flooding. Storm surge doesn\u2019t care if you\u2019re on the Gulf or the Atlantic. If it comes, it can come fast.<\/p>\n
Florida Flood Zone Map<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t Be Fooled by the Calm<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to look at recent history and think, \u201cIt\u2019ll probably curve away.\u201d But hurricanes don\u2019t care about history or statistics. 2025 has the ingredients for a powerful season, and any storm spinning up off Africa or in the Caribbean could track anywhere.<\/p>\n
Stay Ahead of the Storm<\/p>\n
Have a plan and know your area\u2019s evacuation routes.<\/p>\n
Sign up for local alerts through Palm Beach County (or whichever county you live in) Emergency Management.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for the most up-to-date, accurate information, look to the National Hurricane Center updates, not just whatever\u2019s trending online.<\/p>\n
Optimistic, Yet Prepared<\/p>\n
Yes, the Gulf Coast has seen more damage lately. Again, that doesn\u2019t mean the Atlantic side is immune. The first day of hurricane season is the time to prepare, not the day the first big storm pops up on the radar.
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