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TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
645 AM EST THU FEB 9 2012 FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO... THE NEXT REGULAR TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK WILL BE ISSUED ON JUNE 1 2012. SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKS WILL BE ISSUED AS NEEDED IF A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER SYSTEM FORMS DURING THE OFF SEASON.
Source: National Hurricane Center
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Caller-Times Hurricane Guide 2011
Well, it's that time of the year again. Hurricane season is upon us and what better time to prepare for it than right now. Take a look at our expert guide to helping you protect yourself from one of natures most severe forms of weather. Our hurricane guide will help you make the right decisions now, before you're caught unprepared.
Ap Hurricane Season 2011 Interactive
Learn how to protect your home, explore the destructive power of historic storms, track current storms, and discover what the 2011 hurricane season has in store in this Associated Press interactive graphic.
Trimming trees now can save cleanup later
Pruning trees for hurricane season should rank high on the priority list for homeowners’ annual preparations. The chore keeps homes and neighborhoods safe, and trees healthy, too. Regular tree trimming makes trees hurricane ready, according to Michael Potter, Nueces County ...
Assess insurance needs in advance
Home and business owners’ insurance policies need annual check-ups to avoid surprises or desperate calls to insurance agents when a storm moves into the gulf. Jay Gutierrez, a Farmers Insurance agent, said property owners should meet with their insurance agents ...
Wrong window coverings could affect insurance
Homeowners have many options to choose from when it comes to purchasing shutters that defend a home and its contents from hurricanes and storms. Before boarding up or even before having a contractor install hurricane shutters, TDI officials say it is imperative to check with their office to verify if any window covering is approved ...
Plan for your pets in an evacuation
Mallory Octon knows Monty, Rocky, Tessa and Bates rely on her to keep them safe during the hurricane season. Octon, with many other pet owners in the Coastal Bend, has a plan of action to evacuate her three dogs and cat if a hurricane is headed to Corpus Christi ...
What to do before the storm
WHEN A WATCH IS ISSUED OUTSIDE YOUR HOME 1. Locate storm shutters, boards, garage door supports and any hardware or tools necessary for installation. 2. Do not prune trees. Trash collection will be delayed and loose branches may become dangerous ...
What to do during/after storm
During the storm 1. Stay informed at Caller.com or by watching or listening to local television or KKTX 1360. Stay indoors, away from windows. 2. Consider turning off circuit breakers before the power goes off. 3. Once you get into ...
Memories of past storms still vivid
Doreen Harris, 80, still has the Caller–Times’ special publication of photos documenting the destruction of Hurricane Celia in 1970. But her vivid memory tells another story. “I remember military people clearing the streets,” she said. “I have a souvenir of ...
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