Hurricane season officially began on Monday, and Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabamians to be prepared.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, forecasting between three to six major hurricanes, six to 10 total hurricanes and 13 to 19 named storms.

“June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season, and as we know, Alabama is far too familiar with the uncertainty and damage that accompanies any severe weather,” Ivey said in a statement.

“The National Weather Service is predicting an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs now through November 30,” she continued. “As our country focuses on safely reopening our economy and combatting a health pandemic, it is also vitally important we remember to make preparations now for any severe weather, because hurricanes, tornadoes and severe weather will not wait for us to be ready. Hurricane preparedness must still be a focus for every Alabamian.”

You can learn more about preparedness here.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information from the National Weather Service here.

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn