An "Above Average" Hurricane Season Predicted for 2022

After two consecutive years of higher-than-average named storms, indicators are yet again pointing to a higher-than-average hurricane season for 2022. According to an early forecast from the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project, seasons with above-average activity have 13-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes, and 2-3 major hurricanes.

The two largest contributors to the upcoming intense hurricane season are: (1) Rising water temperatures in the Atlantic and (2) El Nino will not occur this year. CSU research has indicated that when the water in the Pacific is heated up by El Nino, fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic. Additionally, increased vertical wind shear created by El Nino can further reduce hurricane activity in the Atlantic, whereas La Nina has the opposite effect.

This 2022 prediction follows the third largest hurricane season on record in terms of named storms.

So, what can you do to prepare your home for the upcoming hurricane season? First, we suggest that you and your family create a Hurricane Plan.

The Florida Department of Emergency Management has come up with an interactive website to help you tailor these lists to your own household or business needs. Please take the time to go through the appropriate link to make sure you’re prepared.

Your Family: https://www.floridadisaster.org/family-plan/

Your Business: https://www.floridadisaster.org/business/

Second, we recommend purchasing a Generac Generator from GenerX.

From the core of the engine to the controls, we stand by our product with one of the best warranties in the industry. We ensure that our generators are quiet, powerful, and reliable – and this can only be done by sourcing the best possible product. Generac Generators are the largest and most reliable source for home, business, and recreational backup generators.

We offer competitive sales, installation, and service to ensure that the quality of our guests’ experience is top-tier, no matter the nature of their generator needs. GenerX is proud to have been designated as Generac’s PowerPro Dealer for 6 consecutive years.