Hurricane season begins
Today, 1 June, marks the official start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season.
Weather experts are predicting an average season with about 14 named storms, eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes. Major hurricanes are those at Category 3 and above (above 111 miles-per-hour) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
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The season officially ends on 30 November.
Keep track on the Region’s preparation and outlook by visiting the website of the Caribbean Emergency Disaster Management Agency (CDEMA). CDEMA is an Institution of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)