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Hurricane guides
Plain-English guides to reading the forecast, judging your risk, and getting ready — no jargon, no fear-mongering.
Get ready
Do this before a storm is ever named
Hurricane prep checklist
The kit to build, how to protect your home, and when to evacuate.
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Will it hit me?
What the cone really means, watch vs. warning, and why water beats wind.
Judge your risk →
Should I cancel my trip?
The insurance rules and airline waivers that decide whether you go.
Make the call →Understand the storm
The concepts behind every forecast
Hurricane categories explained
What Cat 1–5 actually means — and why the number alone doesn't tell you how dangerous a storm is.
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Storm surge vs. flooding
Two different water hazards, two different risk zones — here's how to check both.
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What is the cone of uncertainty?
What the cone shows, what it doesn't, and why it narrows over time.
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Generator safety
How to avoid carbon monoxide and other risks when the power's out.
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When is hurricane season?
The official dates, the real peak, and what that means for your prep timing.
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The live HurriTrack map pulls directly from NOAA / the National Hurricane Center and shows every active Atlantic storm, updated automatically.
HurriTrack is an independent guide for general awareness and is not an official source. For any safety decision, follow NHC and your local emergency management.