2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season
"The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity occurring August through October. When applied to hurricanes, "Atlantic" generally refers to the entire "Atlantic Basin," which includes the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently issuing Public Advisories for the first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Bill. Bill is a Category Three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor your local weather office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service..."