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To those living in Miami, Houston, or the Caribbean, those dates are etched into the calendar like a second tax season. To the rest of the world, it is a headline-generating machine that flashes across the news only when a Category 5 is spinning toward land.

6 minutes Introduction: The Sleeping Giant hurricane season

Because the giant will wake up again. The only question is: When it does, will you be ready? To those living in Miami, Houston, or the

Since 2010, more than 80% of direct hurricane deaths have come from freshwater flooding (rain) and storm surge (ocean water pushed ashore). Wind blows your roof off; water drowns your neighborhood. (Note: Adjust this section based on the current date or make it evergreen. Here is an example of a "current season" analysis for 2026.) The only question is: When it does, will you be ready

For half the year, the Atlantic Ocean acts like a sleeping giant. The waters are warm, the winds are calm, and the sky is deceptively blue. But between June 1 and November 30, that giant wakes up.

Hurricane season is more than just a week of bad weather. From the science of formation to the psychology of preparation, here is everything you need to know to respect the storm.

Call to Action: Do you know your evacuation zone? Search for your county’s "Emergency Management" website and look up your address today. It takes two minutes and could save your life.