Charlotte Co. Sheriff Shows New Water Rescue Vehicles Ahead of Hurricane Season

‘Be prepared’: Atlantic hurricane season could see up to 5 major storms

U.S. officials are predicting another above-normal hurricane season, with six to 10 tropical storms expected to become hurricanes and three to five to reach major status.

Charlotte Co. Sheriff shows new water rescue vehicles ahead of hurricane season

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has unveiled new rescue vehicles and equipment, saying they are more prepared than ever to respond to emergencies this hurricane season.Sheriff Bill Prummell says the unprecedented storm surge from hurricanes Helene and Milton last year revealed that his agency wasn't adequately prepared to handle certain water rescue missions.Watch Fox 4's Alex Orenczuk report on the new additions to the Charlotte County Sh…

Tropical storm updates; park closures

Forecasters anticipate six to 10 hurricanes with up to five of those storms producing winds higher than 110 mph. Hurricane season begins on June 1. In addition to the forecast, we offer a checklist and tips on preparation.

According to the U.S. Meteorological Agency, the U.S. may experience three to five major hurricanes, marked by winds of more than 178 km/h, during the hurricane season that begins in early June.

NOAA projects above-normal Atlantic hurricane season

Of the six to 10 hurricanes NOAA projected for this year, three to five of them could evolve into major hurricanes.

NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season. CBS News' Karen Hua reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs f…