05/01/2026
It’s never too early to start preparing for hurricane season.
A few practical steps now can prevent bigger problems later:
• Review your insurance policy so you understand what is and isn’t covered
• Check your hurricane deductible and coverage limits
• Take photos of your home and belongings for documentation
• Clean gutters and secure loose outdoor items
• Make a plan for evacuation and important documents
If you’re not sure whether your current policy is set up correctly, that’s where we come in. We’ll review your coverage, explain it clearly, and make sure you’re protected before a storm is on the radar.
Give us a call today at 941-756-5100 for a policy review.
1 MONTH AWAY 🌀 Hard to believe, but the 2026 Hurricane Season is coming up on June 1st. The current early outlook is for the number of storms to be below average or near average. Colorado State University is calling for 13 storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes.
Long-range models are showing that we have will have a strengthening El Niño, potentially strong, by the peak of the season. Historically, if that occurs, that would create higher wind shear across the Tropical Atlantic and Caribbean…helping to suppress or lower tropical activity. That doesn’t mean, however, you can’t have major hurricanes or US landfalls. Remember, it’s about impact, not just the number of storms.
Although I won’t be on TV this hurricane season, that doesn’t mean I won’t be with you. I’ll be able to provide even more updates than ever before on multiple online and digital platforms. You can always trust me to be with you every step of the way all season long 24/7 with no hype, just the facts!
- Matt Devitt Weather