Florida is three months into the Atlantic hurricane season and so far, it’s been spared one making landfall.
But the state isn’t in the clear yet just yet. With about two months left to go of hurricane season, here’s what to know about peaks and what months have seen the most hurricane impacts on the Treasure Coast.
When is hurricane season in Florida?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak being on Sept. 10 and the most activity between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center.
When have hurricanes hit the Treasure Coast?
Hurricane season spans about six months, with the season getting most active in the months of August, September and October.
In the past 25 years, numerous tropical storms and hurricanes have impacted the Treasure Coast. Here are 10 hurricanes that have impacted the Treasure Coast since 2000, with rain, outer bands, tornadoes or a direct hit.
August
September
October
November
Most of the hurricanes, except one in September and one in November, impacted the Treasure Coast in September and October.
What is the 2025 hurricane season forecast?
About six months after AccuWeather released its initial 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, the agency released a revised forecast on Sept. 11, after an “unusually quiet stretch across the Atlantic basin during the climatological peak period of tropical activity.”
Here is how the new forecast compares to the March forecast, which is in parentheses:
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Named storms: 13-16 (13-18)
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Major hurricanes: 3-5 (the same)
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Direct U.S. impacts: 3-6 (the same)
21 years ago: Hurricane Jeanne made lasting impact on Treasure Coast, emergency response
Also 21 years ago: Hurricane Frances brought widespread damage to Treasure Coast
Are hurricane supplies tax-free in Florida?
Yes. On Aug. 1, Gov. Ron DeSantis permanently got rid of sales tax on these items:
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Portable generators capable of producing 10,000 running watts or less
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Waterproof tarps, but they must be 1,000 square feet or less
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Portable gas cans that have a capacity of five gallons or less
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Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
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Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
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electrical or battery-operated device
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listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
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Carbon monoxide detectors
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Must produce a distinct audible alarm
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Must meet the requirements of and is approved by the Florida Building Commission
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Fire extinguishers that meet certain requirements, including:
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Can be rechargeable or nonrechargeable
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U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
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Sunscreen
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Excludes cosmetics or other products that are not primarily intended to absorb, reflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation
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Bicycle helmets will also be tax-free. Previously, only youth bicycle helmets were exempt from sales tax. Beginning Aug. 1, all bicycle helmets will be exempt.
Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA Today Florida Network
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: When is hurricane season? NHC peak months for storms
