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As Tropical Storm Arthur Moves North, Check Out These Hurricane Preparedness Tips
7 survival tips for hurricane season.
Patch staff
Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to reach hurricane strength as it heads for the North Carolina coast later this week as the first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season.
The National Weather Service forecasts Arthur to stay over water as it passes Virginia and Maryland.
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The storm is a reminder to prepare as hurricane season gets underway.
Take a look at the slideshow above for some tips from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center that can help you and your loved ones survive the next tropical threat.
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The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook in May indicated a near-normal or below-normal hurricane season, with 8-13 named storms and up to 6 hurricanes. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, peaking from August to mid-October.
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