Atlantic Hurricane Season Gets an Early Start

The official start of Atlantic Hurricane Season 2012 is almost two weeks away, but that isn’t stopping Mother Nature from flexing her muscles.

Tropical Storm Alberto already started churning off the coast of Florida last weekend. While that storm has already weakened, it’s just the first in what forecasters say will be a less active year than last, but busy nonetheless.

According to the Huffington Post, the 2012 Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, is anticipated to be an average to below-average year as far as storm activity is concerned. Don’t let the “average” fool you though; Colorado State University is predicting 10 named storms. It anticipates four hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

As the 2012 Hurricane Season gets under way, Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch will be with you every step of the way. Be sure to check in to learn valuable information and tips as we publish our 2012 Hurricane Guide over the next few days. You may also want to download our iPhone or Android app to keep up with local news as you’re on the go. You can also sign up for our daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

Be sure to check back with Patch for valuable information in our 2012 Hurricane Guide. We’ll add links right to this story as new articles go live, and you can also search keyword “2012 Hurricane Guide” for information.

And, if a storm does strike our area, count on us to have all the latest local news and information that you need to know about. We’ll also be counting on you to let us know what’s happening in your neighborhood and right on your street. Just add your storm photos to the galleries on the Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch site, send your news tips to Editor D'Ann White, and share what’s happening outside your door in our comments section.

Let’s stay safe out there!