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Bahama hurricane shutters outclass traditional shutter types in a few different ways. Here are some benefits of this shutter type to consider.
Bahama Hurricane Shutters If you’re looking for a blend of home security and protection from storms, Bahama hurricane shutters are an option that have been around for quite some time on the islands, and have been gaining traction here in the United States- particularly in the southern states. The Bahama design offers a wide range of benefits that other shutter types don’t; we’ll go over a few of these in this article. Quick and Easy Window Protection Bahama hurricane shutters are attached above the window, set on a thick gaged hinge, firmly attached to the house (we make sure the […]
Using Fake Shutters?
It’s almost a given that newer homes often come equipped with fake shutters. They’re cheaper to make, cheaper to install, and most these days are made from vinyl or other plastics, making them easier to take care of. There’s little wrong with your home being equipped with fake shutters, until of course, trouble with the weather starts knocking on your windows. When hurricanes or tropical storms are throwing debris all over the place, the uselessness of those shutters start to become more and more apparent. So, what do you do? Taping Windows That’s the first thought that comes to most […]
Storms are only getting larger and more frequent
A great article on how changes to our environment will impact storms. https://www.businessinsider.com/hurricanes-today-more-damaging-costlier-than-they-were-in-1900-2019-11?fbclid=IwAR106I1SJuhfJiH_ea_riLsXEtEbEuzNnw_7noOOxxLaYbMDHB9RccDw4sQ […]
Hurricane Michael – A Lasting Impact
If you haven’t been to the panhandle the devastation is hard to understand. Because hurricane Michael happened so quick and hit a rural area in the south. People from the area feel as though the rest of America is unaware of their struggle. Charitable donations have been modest – According to The American Red Cross: Florence hit just a month prior and the North Carolina area received $64 million. Irma a year earlier $97 million and Harvey $522 million. The storm went from being named a tropical storm to a category 4 hurricane and crushing the panhandle in just 73 […]
2019 Storm Names
In 1953 the US began naming storms. The World Meteorological Organization is now in charge of this and there is a list of male and female names which are used on a six-year rotation. The only time that there is a change is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate. 2019 storm names for our area: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dorian, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van and Wendy. Experts from various organizations continue the to […]
Halfway to the 2019 Hurricane Season
Do not rely on insurance alone. As of February 22nd there are over 100,000 insurance claims still open from when Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle – Over 4 months ago! Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th meaning today February 28th marks the halfway point between the 2018 & 2019 seasons. Some hurricane protections can take up to 10 weeks to manufacture and install. It’s never too early to prepare! […]
2019 GWO Hurricane Season Forecast!
Global Weather Oscillations or GWO has been successful in predicting the hurricane season with incredible accuracy (87% since 2009!) The average storm has 11 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 0.6 major landfalls. In 2018 they predicted 16/18 named storms, 8/10 hurricanes and 2 major landfalls. GWO has predicted another above average storm season with 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major landfalls. Based off of these projections we can anticipate another busy hurricane season! For more information checkout their website: https://www.globalweatheroscillations.com/ […]
Hurricanes & Rapid Intensification
While meteorologists are getting better and better at projecting storms and helping us prepare for there landfall it isn’t a perfect science. Rapid intensification is a meteorological condition that occurs when a tropical cyclone intensifies dramatically in a short period of time. Typically defined as an increase of 35 MPH or more in a 24hr time span. In recent years we have seen this far more often than the past.Hurricane Michael’s windspeeds increased by over 45 MPH in the final 24hrs prior to landfall and Maria went from a Category 1 to a Category 5 in less than 18 hours. Scientists believe […]
Government shutdown halts hurricane research.
(CNN)Though hurricane season runs from June through November, it is during the “off-season” when forecasters and researchers refine and improve their forecasting models, methods and techniques, allowing forecasters to enhance the accuracy of storm predictions. With the partial government shutdown in its third week, and no end in sight, much of the research and development the National Hurricane Center relies on to improve hurricane forecasts is in jeopardy, along with badly needed upgrades to the main American weather model… Read more from CNN on how the shutdown has made the US more vulnerable to the next hurricane season. […]