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WEATHER HEADLINES

🔔 Get ready—another forecast predicting an above normal hurricane season. Now NOAA says we’re in for a stormy summer. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is shaping up to be above normal, with up to 19 named storms and 5 major hurricanes in the forecast! Ocean heat is rising, and the West African monsoon could supercharge tropical activity. That means more fuel, less wind shear, and a serious heads-up for coastal and inland communities alike.

🌪️ Buckle up, hurricane season officially kicks off June 1—and this year, early preparation could be lifesaving.

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Weather Across America 🌩️ Severe storm setup continues across the Plains today, with damaging winds and large hail possible from Oklahoma to Nebraska. ☀️ The Southeast bakes under an early-season heat dome—temps in the 90s with “feels like” readings above 100°F. 🌬️ Breezy and cool in the Pacific Northwest with a weak front bringing coastal drizzle. Watch regional forecast updates: https://AmyFreeze.Ai

🗺️ Check today’s REAL TIME national radar and watch zones: https://www.youtube.com/live/rTQiU95ClG8?si=ZO3_FA_R-yk_YGQq

What We’re Tracking

• 🚨 NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.

• 🌡️ Ocean temps are above average, this can fuel stronger storms.

• 🌊 New tech alert: ROARS radar on NOAA aircraft will scan ocean waves and storm winds like never before.

• 📢 Spanish-language tropical updates now available from the National Hurricane Center.

• 🌪️ NHC can now issue tropical advisories 72 hours before winds hit land—a game-changer for early action.

ICEBREAKER Why did the hurricane bring a bar of soap to the coast? Because it wanted to make a clean landfall! 😄

TODAY’S TRIVIA What is the average number of named storms during a normal Atlantic hurricane season? A) 9 B) 12 C) 14 D) 17

(Answer at the bottom!)

Trending

• 🌀 2025 hurricane name list includes: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily…

• 🧰 Hurricane prep tip: Check your go-bag! Include meds, pet supplies, and charging banks.

• 🏖️ Rip current risk maps now available when storms approach. Don't underestimate distant hurricanes!

• 📊 Probabilistic Precipitation Portal now forecasts extreme rainfall 3 days in advance.

Weather Words West African Monsoon – A seasonal wind shift and rainfall system over West Africa that can spawn tropical waves. These waves are the seedlings for many Atlantic hurricanes!

TRAVELDAY ✈️ Summer travelers take note: June and July are notorious for pop-up storms disrupting flights, especially across the Southeast and Gulf Coast. Book early flights, monitor forecasts, and always keep weather alerts turned on.

TRAVEL WEATHER 🛫 FlightAware reports:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Kansas City (MCI) airports experiencing tarmac delays due to lightning holdovers.

• Atlanta (ATL) running 45-minute delays amid sweltering heat & storm threats. Check your flight status: FlightAware Travel Map

CHASING AMY: WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT ON A COOL PLACE TO SEE 🏞️ Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Forecast: 60s by day, snow showers near the peaks! Why go: Late May snow flurries + elk herds = epic Insta shots. ⚠️ Reminder: Trail Ridge Road may close temporarily due to wintry weather.

FREEZE FRAME 🔥 Did you know? Atlantic Ocean temps this May are the warmest on record, beating 2023 by nearly 1°F. That extra heat? It’s hurricane fuel.

FROZEN IN TIME 📅 On May 22, 2011, the catastrophic Joplin EF5 tornado struck Missouri, killing 158 and leveling parts of the city. A chilling reminder of spring’s fury.

FREEZIN' FOR A REASON 💪 After Hurricane Helene’s inland flooding in 2024, communities in eastern North Carolina built 12 new storm shelters with NOAA grants and local volunteers. Weathering storms, together.

Answer to TODAY’S TRIVIA: ✅ C) 14 named storms is the average for a “normal” Atlantic hurricane season.

☑️ Are you prepared? Download hurricane kits, tracking maps, and my full readiness checklist at NOAA.gov and subscribe for alerts.

💬 Got a cool storm pic? Want to shout out your local forecast? DM me @amyfreezetv or reply to this email. You could be featured in next week’s newsletter!

🌪️ Until next time—stay weather aware, and don’t let the clouds catch you off guard!

—Amy ❄️ Email me anytime! theamyfreeze@gmail.com