As the hurricane season began on June 1, residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are being advised to get ready for an above-average storm season.
During a press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves reminded the public that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average.
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) has already disseminated safety instructions for flooding and other threats, along with a list of hurricane shelters.
Additionally, the Central Water and Sewage Authority has been providing weekly water storage suggestions to homeowners so they are ready for potential disruptions in service.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has projected that there would be 17 to 25 named storms with wind speeds of 39 mph or more during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with an 85% chance of an above-normal season. Out of these, 4–7 significant hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5; winds of 111 mph or more) and 8–13 hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher are predicted to form.
The names of the tropical cyclones for 2024 are, Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Francine, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Milton, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie, and William.
