The tropical storm season is upon us.  The consensus forecast for 2008 calls for a very active hurricane season, which is between June 1, 2008, and November 30, 2008.

As a reminder, below is summary of the four storm conditions reported by the National Weather Service that will invoke this procedure:

• Hurricane Watch – Issued when a threat of hurricane conditions (tropical cyclone of winds of 74 mph or higher) is expected within 24 to 36 hours.
• Hurricane Warning – Issued when hurricane conditions are expected for specific coastal area in 24 hours or less with expected landfall to cause threat to life and property.
• Tropical Storm Watch – Issued when tropical storm conditions, include winds from 39 to 73 mph, pose a threat to specific coastal areas within 36 hours.
• Tropical Storm Warning - Issued when tropical storm conditions, including winds from 39 to 73 mph, are expected in a specified coastal area within 24 hours or less.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your Sava Agent.