The Atlantic Ocean from the Bahamas to Cape Verde now has three major tropical disturbances. Hurricane Hanna is near the Bahamas and forecast to head north. It is presently stalled which raises concern that it could drift further east toward Florida before the northward push. Tropical Storm Ike is predicted to move westward toward Florida as is the new Tropical Depression Ten. Both storms are too far away to determine where they will be beyond day five.

While none of these storms as of now are predicted to make land in Florida, it is important that we all have our evacuation routes and plans for securing properties in place. There is too much activity in the tropics for anyone to risk having a lackadaisical attitude.

The news forecasters all note that we are in the height of hurricane season. Given the amount of activity, let us hope they are right. If we continue to see this many disturbances in the Atlantic, the chances of Florida remaining relatively unscathed will be greatly diminished.

While we do not need to get into panic mode, now is a good time to address our anxiety levels by continuing to prepare. Hurricane alley is heating up and we need to be ready for any eventuality.

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