Hurricane Season is June 1 to November 14 with mid-September being the peak season in theGulf.

Hurricanes have winds of at least 74 mph and form over warm water (80 degrees F +}. While the eye of the storm has calm winds, the strongest winds surround this area. Tornadoes and storm surge created can be devastating - do not stay in the area when officials call for an evacuation.

Are you prepared? Do you have a plan to secure your home and surrounding area and evacuate if necessary? Check out these web sites for a checklist, tracking map and other useful information:

• National Hurricane Center
• National Weather Service
• Weather Underground

• Harris County Emergency
• Evacuation Routes
  • Get Prepared
  • Make A Plan
• Houston Weather
• Tracking Chart

TV Stations:

• ABC Local
• CBS Local
• NBC Local
• CNN
• FOX