06/01/2026
Today, June 1st marks the official start of hurricane season in Florida.
Even in a below-average year, one storm can bring significant impact—so let’s prepare now, not later.
Preparation starts with knowing your specific risk. Local forecasts, evacuation routes, and alerts can vary based on your exact location in Florida.
Key 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Dates: June 1 – November 30
NOAA outlook: 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, 1–3 major hurricanes.
Peak period (historically): mid-August to mid-October (around Sept. 10).
First storm name of the season: Arthur
And the full 2026 Atlantic storm name list includes:
Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Laura, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, Wilfred.
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Take Action Right Now
1. Start your plan today: review evacuation routes and identify where you’d go.
2. Know your zone: use local evacuation zone lookup tools so you understand what applies to your address.
3. Get alerts fast: sign up for Everbridge emergency alerts so you receive timely notifications.
4. Follow the local source: please follow Miami-Dade County Emergency Management for local, actionable updates—including shelter locations, evacuation zone lookups, and emergency instructions.
Miami EcoAdventures family—save this post, share it with a neighbor, and prepare now.
Stay safe. Stay ready.
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