b'2021 Hurricane SeasonIs Going To Very Activeby Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather staff writerAlthough spring is just in its infancy, a group of AccuWeathermeteorologists has been focusing on a different time of year:hurricane season. And based on current weather data as well aslong-range climate clues, the forecasters are urging residents intraditional hurricane-prone areas of the United States to maketheir preparations now.Knowledge. Resources. Experience. So what does the 2021 season have in store? According toRisk Management Done Right AccuWeather forecasters, another busy year is in the cards,albeit one that will turn out a bit less hectic than 2020s non-stop season.AtUSI,ourcondominiumandcommunityassociation specialists combine proprietary analytics, broad experienceThe 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was like no other.and national resources to custom-\x1ft an insurance and riskNot only did it produce 30 named storms, the most on record,management plan that meets your needs. For decades, our teamhasbeenprovidingthesolutionsandservicesthatbut the United States suffered 12 direct strikes, smashing themembers count on to protect their business and communities.previous record of nine from 1916. Forecasters had to turn toWed like to do the same for you. the rarely used Greek alphabet for only the second time in his-tory to name tropical systems.Adam K. Lopatin, SVPAccuWeathers team of tropical weather experts, led by813.320.0163veteran meteorologist Dan Kottlowski, predicts that the 2021Brian Burns, SVPAtlantic hurricane season will result in 16-20 named storms,813.320.0169 www.usi.com including seven to 10 hurricanes. Of the storms projected toreach hurricane strength, three to five are predicted to becomeUSI Insurance Services | 2502 N. Rocky Point Dr. | Tampa, FL 33607 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher storms that have maxi-Property & Casualty| Employee Benefits | Personal Risk | Retirement Consulting mum sustained winds of 111 mph or greater).2014-2018 USI Insurance Services. All rights reserved. New research published earlier this year from Universityof Miami researcher Brian McNoldy found that there is a newnormal for named tropical systems in the Atlantic based on a30-year average from 1991 to 2020.Making Financing Easy for AccuWeathers forecast, when compared to that 30-yearaverage, indicates that 2021 is expected to be an above-normalCondominium and Homeowners Associations season for tropical activity in the Atlantic. A normal season isFor more than 31 years, BB&T Association Services has been helping condominiumsconsidered to have 14 storms, seven hurricanes and threeand homeowners associations navigate the lending landscape. Making the loanmajor hurricanes. Last year, 13 hurricanes formed, and six ofprocess easier with a simple application, local underwriting andexible terms. Talk with us today about your next project ornancing need. those reached the major hurricane threshold.In terms of the number of storms that will directly impactthe mainland U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,three to five are expected, according to Kottlowski\'s team. Theannual average number of direct impacts is 3.5.Anna Rogers Marianne Brown, CAM Now Is The Time To PrepareVP, Relationship Manager VP, Relationship ManagerPinellas and Pasco Hillsborough and Polk While there are still two months to go until the official start of727-373-1885 727-260-5004AMRogers@BBandT.com Marianne.Brown@BBandT.com the Atlantic hurricane season, Kottlowski says now is the timeRuth Kamide, CPA for residents of hurricane-prone regions to formulate a hurri-SVP, Association Services President cane safety plan and study up on evacuation routes and nearby727-373-1875RKamide@BBandT.com shelters.Please educate yourself now, Kottlowski said when askedwhat message was important to convey to people living in hur-ricane-prone locations.Another issue that we will face still is the COVID-19pandemic," he said. "This is still going to cause major concernsfor evacuation centers. Dont wait until August or September,during the heart of the hurricane season, to figure out whatyoure going to do. The time is now for you to plan.Branch Banking and Trust Company is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Article Source: AccuWeather, providing minute-by-Loans are subject to credit approval. Only deposit products are FDIC insured.2020, Branch Banking and Trust Company. All rights reserved. minute forecasts, worldwide. AccuWeather.com12 - Suncoast Review Spring 2021 www.SuncoastCAI.com'