On April 14, the Tropical Meteorological Project at Colorado State University (CSU) released their
2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. While they predict an ‘average’ season, it is important to
remember that it only takes one storm to produce catastrophic impact to communities.
The prediction
includes a likelihood of 12 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 could become
hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 2 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5 with winds of
111 mph or higher). CSU will update their forecast on June 1.
For more information on the CSU
forecast, go to http://tropical.atmos.colostate.edu/Forecasts/2016/apr2016/apr2016.pdf. MEMA
encourages everyone to prepare now and know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane
makes landfall.
Being prepared helps build stronger, safer and more resilient communities. For
Preparedness information: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/emergencies/hurricanes/.
The West Newbury Emergency Management Agency works along with other Town departments in an effort to maintain and enhance the town of West Newbury's emergency preparedness.
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