The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins today, June 1 and continues through November 30.

The City of Miami Beach wants to ensure the safety of all its residents, businesses and visitors. Visit our hurricane webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season and watch our hurricane special below, which will air regularly on MBTV (Channel 660 on Breezeline or Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse) through the end of November.

Please ensure you’re registered to receive emergency alerts via text notifications from the city by texting MBAlert to 888777. 

Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.

For the 2024 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 8 to 13 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). Forecasters have a 70% confidence in these ranges.

Regardless of how many storms are predicted, we need to be prepared at all times for the possibility of a direct hit.

Have A Plan & Build A Kit

If you have not taken steps to prepare your household, now is the time to make sure you have a plan and build a disaster supply kit. Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday which begins today, June 1 and runs through Friday, June 14, 2024.



Click here to view a list of qualifying materials, such as fire extinguishers, pet carriers, detergent, paper towels, trash bags, portable radios, batteries, coolers, generators and more.

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Register Vulnerable Populations

Is there someone in your family who is unable to evacuate on their own? Maybe they're elderly or have special needs. We encourage you to have them sign up for the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) provided by Miami-Dade County. Do not wait until an evacuation order is issued, register today at www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp

Tree Pruning

Make sure to properly prune your trees to reduce the risk of storm damage. Don't wait! Once a storm is on its way, it is too late to prune. Click here for more information.



Stay Connected and Informed

• Follow us on Facebook and X for real-time updates.
• Download the Ready Miami-Dade (Ready MDC) mobile application from the County's Department of Emergency Management, available via Google Play and the Apple Store.
• Visit www.mbalerts.com to sign-up for text/email/phone call alerts to receive emergency notifications and automatic weather alerts.