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      <title>NOAA predicts a slow hurricane season— but forecasters warn it’s a 55% coin flip</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/hurricane-coverage/2026-05-27/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-south-florida</link>
      <description>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a looming El Niño weather pattern could help produce a below average season, but warned uncertainty about the forecast put the odds for a slow season at just 55%.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jenny Staletovich</dc:creator>
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      <title>Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare</title>
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      <description>Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Michael Copley</dc:creator>
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      <title>Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high</title>
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      <description>Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jenny Staletovich, Rebecca Hersher</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA thin</title>
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      <description>Every year, Americans rely on accurate forecasts when hurricanes might be developing to know when to stock up on supplies, prepare for power outages or evacuate. Those forecasts have improved dramatically in recent decades, but the improvements can’t be taken for granted.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Brian Tang | The Conversation</dc:creator>
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      <title>From AI to underground lines, FPL is preparing for hurricane season</title>
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      <description>During its annual storm drill, Florida Power &amp; Light practiced rapid response for a mock Category 2 hurricane to keep customers in power during an extreme storm.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:13:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wilkine Brutus</dc:creator>
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      <title>Hurricane season arrives with new forecast tools, ongoing worries about research cuts</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/environment/2026-05-13/hurricane-season-arrives-with-new-forecast-tools-ongoing-worries-about-research-cuts</link>
      <description>With hurricane season approaching, the National Hurricane Center is preparing to test a new forecast cone and mobile-friendly web pages. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has again proposed eliminating offices that investigate hurricanes and improve forecasts.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jenny Staletovich</dc:creator>
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      <title>Clear Skies, Hidden Danger After the Storm: Day 6 Hurricane Prep Week</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-08/clear-skies-hidden-danger-after-the-storm-day-6-hurricane-prep-week</link>
      <description>Clear skies can be misleading. In Florida, some of the most dangerous hurricane hazards begin after the storm—during cleanup, return, and recovery.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-08/clear-skies-hidden-danger-after-the-storm-day-6-hurricane-prep-week</guid>
      <dc:creator>Leslie Hudson</dc:creator>
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      <title>How to ride storm season out safely: Day 5 Hurricane Prep Week</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-07/how-to-ride-the-storms-out-safely-day-5-hurricane-prep-week</link>
      <description>During storm season focusing on protection during the storm is mission critical. And in Florida, that can mean wind, water, and tornadoes all unfolding at the same time.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:11:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-07/how-to-ride-the-storms-out-safely-day-5-hurricane-prep-week</guid>
      <dc:creator>Leslie Hudson</dc:creator>
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      <title>Know when it's time to move before the storm: Day 4 Hurricane Prep Week</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-06/know-when-its-time-to-move-before-the-storm</link>
      <description>In Florida, evacuation and final preparations need to happen before conditions deteriorate—because the safe window often closes faster than expected.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Leslie Hudson</dc:creator>
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      <title>Early prep, less stress, more options: Day 2 Hurricane Prep Week</title>
      <link>https://www.wlrn.org/2026-05-04/early-prep-less-stress-more-options-day-2-hurricane-prep-week</link>
      <description>The best time to prepare in Florida is before hurricane season ramps up—when supplies, insurance decisions, and evacuation plans can be made without pressure.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Leslie Hudson</dc:creator>
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