Location: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico
Event: Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico begins June 1 and ends on November 30, 2018, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in hurricane-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now.
Actions to Take:
- Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center for the 2018 Hurricane forecast.
- Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
+1-876-702-6000
KingstonACS@state.gov
https://jm.usembassy.gov/ - U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay
+1-876-953-0620
MobayACS@state.gov - U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands
+345-945-8173
CaymanACS@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 - Jamaica Country Information
- Cayman Island Country Information
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