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NOAA issued its outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season during a news conference at its Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, Maryland.

For the 2023 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 12 to 17 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).

Hurricane season officially begins June 1 (although storms have formed before the start of the season) and ends November 30.

Beginning in 2023, the National Hurricane Center time period covered by the outlook will be extended from 5 to 7 days, with both 2-day and 7-day formation probabilities provided.

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If Governor Ron DeSantis signs House Bill 7063, a second 14-day tax-free period will be added this year. The first period will be May 27 - June 9 and the second would come right before the peak time of hurricane season August 26 - September 8.

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The City of Tampa Hurricane Re-Entry Program is for residents and businesses in the areas most likely to be evacuated during a hurricane event (within Zip Codes 33602, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33611, 33616, 33619, 33629, 33634 and MacDill Air Force Base 33621). It is designed to make it easier for residents and business representatives to re-enter the area after evacuation orders have been lifted.

For more information, or to request passes, CLICK HERE.

The Tampa Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program that trains citizens to be prepared for and respond to emergencies that may arise in their community. In the event of a major disaster such as a hurricane, emergency services personnel can initially become overwhelmed leaving citizens on their own. CERT training enables citizens to help themselves and their neighbors by applying basic response and organizational skills during an emergency. CERT members can also serve as first responders to an emergency until professional emergency services arrive. The summer 2023 training session begins on June 7, 2023.

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The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department need your assistance with emergency contact information. Providing this information will assist TPD, 911 operators, or other first responders with contacting your key holder/emergency personnel after-hours or in an emergency situation. CLICK HERE to enter your details today.