From unprecedented lulls to rapidly-developing systems, the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season lived up to expectations as another active season. Author: Evan Stewart Published: 6:55 PM EST December 5, 2024 NORFOLK, Va. — The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on November 30, was another active season, with several records set. A mix of unusual weather patterns [...]
Category Archives: Hurricanes
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In terms of extreme weather disasters, hurricanes typically rank at the top of the scale of damage and risk to loss of life, property, businesses and homes. High winds, embedded tornadoes, abnormal amounts of precipitation, major flooding and coastal surges, along with extensive areas, thousands of square miles, of the various storm’s coverage, make hurricanes [...]
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The increasing number and intensity of hurricanes and storms in the United States is not only cause for general safety concern but is top-of-mind for builders, contractors and facility owners who have witnessed the damage that may be incurred to commercial structures. Stanford University researchers recently attributed a $75 billion price tag specifically to the […]