09/11/2026
πThere's a Hurricane on the horizon?? General odds are yes, seeing as though 95%+ of all Category 3 hurricanes occur in August, September, and October, and we have literally not seen a single Atlantic hurricane this year. When/if one forms, it will be the latest first hurricane formation in the Atlantic since continuous monitoring began in 1966.
Oh, you thought odds for seeing one here? Oh yeah, probably not. The GFS had a wild ride yesterday, but we know better to trust anything that big more than 3-5 days out, right? It's not even like there's something tracking across the Atlantic worth watching. We're looking for something to maybe take shape around Cuba or the Bahamas or off the Florida Coast around September 20-23.
That's about as detailed as anyone can be at this point, and frankly, it's peak hurricane season, so even that isn't saying much more than should already be expected.
Instead, here's some not so bad ideas and items as the nights get longer and the season starts to change:
π¦ Power & Light: Check your flashlights and portable battery backups now.
π©Ή First Aid: Give your first aid supplies a quick inventory look.
β½ The Generator: Donβt wait for the blackout to find out it won't crank. I try to start and run mine every 3β6 months to keep it fresh.
π Sump Pump? Thereβs never a bad time to test it before the basement floods.
π³ The Trees: Big trees around the house? Itβs costly, yes, but routine trimming saves so much trouble in the long run. I just had mine done last month and sleep a lot better during high winds.
π» Weather Radio: Grab a NOAA weather radio to stay informed if cell towers go down. (Pro-tip: VHF marine radios can double as a weather receiver. I picked up 2 off Facebook Marketplace for cheap!).
π₯« Food & Water: Check on your pantry supplies.
π· The Secret Weapon: Make sure the liquor cabinet is fully stocked. This one's a joke, but at the same time... you do you! π