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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , this time period accounts for 78% of the tropical storm days, 87% of the category 1 and 2 hurricane days and as much as 96% of the major (category 3, 4 and 5) hurricane days. Storm surges, flooding from heavy rain, tornadoes and rip currents pose the most significant risks to your life and home. "Storm surge is what drives many evacuation orders, so it's important for homeowners to know whether they live in a surge zone and understand their local evacuation plans before a storm threatens," Dr.
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