The first hurricane prediction for 2019 was less alarming than many prior years, with only two major hurricanes forecast to hit the U.S. coast.

Climate change is upon us and that is going to be really good for roofing contractors. Climate change brings on more severe weather patterns. As a result, unusual weather triggers insurance claims on property insurance policies.

The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1 and runs for six months, is expected to be either near-normal or below-normal, according to a forecast released May 22 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).