Martin County Emergency Management, County leadership and municipal and public safety partners continue to participate in calls with the state emergency management team and the National Weather Service as we monitor the path of Hurricane Nicole.

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30.  A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a generic term for a low-pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth’s surface. Hurricanes are categorized according to the strength of their winds using the 1 to 5 rating on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.  Below please find resources and information to help you plan.