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Be on guard for seasonal hurricanes, tornadoes & severe thunderstorms

by Kate Evans

Fall brings welcome cooler temperatures and enjoyable pastimes but it can also herald the onslaught of severe weather.

Hurricanes pick up in fall and they, along with tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and businesses for days.

In a May 23 press release, NOAA National Weather Service forecasters predicted an 85% chance of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this…