Travellers to the US have been warned of an “above normal” Atlantic hurricane season.
The Foreign Office updated its travel advice to the US in the wake of predicted “catastrophic flooding” in Florida and east coast states due to Hurricane Debby.
It noted that the he US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that there is a very high likelihood of an “above-normal Atlantic hurricane season” in 2024.
The new advisory said: “Travellers to the USA during the hurricane season should check the websites of local, State and Federal agencies for the latest conditions.”
They should:
- Monitor approaching storms on the US National Hurricane Center website
- Follow instructions from local authorities, including evacuation orders
- Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for information on preparing for extreme weather and evacuating
The Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June to November, while Pacific hurricane season usually runs from May to November.
“Hurricanes can affect coastal regions, Hawaii and Guam. The South Pacific tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May and can affect American Samoa,” the Foreign Office added.