May 8 is day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on staying protected during storms, whether you decide to evacuate or take shelter in your home. The 2025 hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov.

( WALA) - It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Meteorologist Nicholas Herboso explains common questions about storm surge and the “dirty” side of a storm… What is storm surge — and why is the right side of a hurricane so dangerous?

Hurricane Preparedness Week continues Wednesday, with the theme of staying protected during the storm. That means knowing where your safe space is, having reliable access to emergency alerts and understanding the risks you may face — whether you've evacuated or are sheltering in place.