NOAA now projects an 85 percent probability of an above-normal season – up from 65 percent in May. The updated outlook includes a 67 percent chance of 14 to 18 named storms, of which seven to 10 are expected to become hurricanes, including three to six major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. These ranges encompass the entire season, which ends November 30, and include the five storms that have formed thus far.

In May, the outlook called for 12 to 16 named storms, including six to nine hurricanes and two to five major hurricanes. An average Atlantic hurricane season has 11 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. Read the entire story.

I live in South Florida along the east coast, and I expect to probably have to to prepare for one of these storms. I was raised in florida and have gone thru many hurricanes, thou they are scary and not fun in the aftermath with no power, my family and myself have been very lucky and have have had minimal damage. I think as I get older I scare more because I know what kinds of loss we can experience.

Lets pray for a quiet summer for hurricanes.

* In an average year, tornadoes cause 70 fatalities and 1,500 injuries nationwide.

* Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, but are frequently in the US.

* Tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 250 mph.

* Tornadoes can be more than a mile wide and stay on the ground for more than 50 miles.

* Waterspouts are tornadoes which form over warm water.

* Tornadoes can occur any time of the year.

Roof covering is a critical part of your house's first line of defense against keeping hurricane winds and wind driven rain out of your home. It has historically been one of the weakest elements in that line of defense. In Hurricane Andrew, a study by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center showed that widespread damage to roofs seriously affected 77 percent of the homes surveyed. Damage of the roof covering led to severe water damage both during and after Hurricane Andrew. Damage surveys conducted following the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 have also highlighted the frequency of roof cover damage. Of the homes that had enough damage to file an insurance claim, 95 percent had some level of roof covering damage. Studies have also highlighted the facts that damage to the roof covering during a hurricane can lead to substantial water damage in subsequent rainstorms. Both the initial water intrusion and the later leakage can lead to significant mold problems. One way to possible avoid this is to have your roof inspected every two, make sure you keep your family safe during a storm.