A derecho is a large, fast-moving complex of thunderstorms distinguished by straight-line winds, intense rain, and destruction that can span hundreds of miles in just a few hours.
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What Does the Active Hurricane Season Mean for the Texas Home Insurance Crisis?
We’ve heard from several outlets that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be explosive. In May, for example, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projected an 85% chance of an “above-normal” season with multiple major hurricane possibilities.
KCC Director: Hurricanes Increasing in Intensity
AM Best Dan Ward, atmospheric scientist and director of model development, Karen Clark and Co., discusses the outlook for the 2024 hurricane season. Ward expects a very active season this year, especially in places such as Florida and Louisiana, as well as wildfire as a secondary peril.