Calmer hurricane season expected in Atlantic as worries over federal response persist

Calmer hurricane season expected in Atlantic as worries over federal response persist • West Virginia Watch

Damaged signpost from Hurricane Ian in North Port, Florida, on Sept. 30, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix) WASHINGTON — The Atlantic Ocean is predicted to have a tamer-than-usual hurricane season this year, but experts say it’s necessary to remain vigilant as it can take only one serious storm to cause significant damage.  But with many of the nation’s climate and weather-focused and emergency response agencies facing proposed funding…

Calmer hurricane season expected in Atlantic as worries over federal response persist

Damaged signpost from Hurricane Ian in North Port, Florida, on Sept. 30, 2022. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix) WASHINGTON — The Atlantic Ocean is predicted to have a tamer-than-usual hurricane season this year, but experts say it’s necessary to remain vigilant as it can take only one serious storm to cause significant damage.  But with many of the nation’s climate and weather-focused and emergency response agencies facing proposed funding…