WATCH: Weather Authority presents Staying Storm Safe in Hot Water

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Local 10 News Weather Authority’s special Staying Storm Safe In Hot Water looks ahead to the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1.

Earlier this week, the National Hurricane Center scientists announced they were forecasting an 85% chance of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season.

The culprit: The heat blanketing the hurricane belt, an area of warm water stretching from the west coast of northern Africa to the east coast of Central America and the Gulf Coast.

Watch the special’s segments

• Rapidly strengthening storms more likely
• Scientists call for Category 6 designation
• Hurricane hunters take risks for safety
• Coral reefs suffer off Big Pine Key
• Fort Myers Beach’s recovery continues
• Oceanographer explains dangerous change
• Adopt heat safety habits
• Beach erosion hits Jupiter Inlet Colony
• Electric vehicle owners need to prepare
• Monroe County prepares for emergency
• Scientist recommends planning ahead

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