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Why Do People Get Complacent During Quiet Hurricane Seasons?

Each hurricane season, millions of residents along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts anxiously watch forecasts and prepare for storm impacts. Yet, when NOAA issues a quiet seasonal outlook , many fall into a trap: complacency. This false sense of safety can leave communities dangerously unprepared when storms do strike. Understanding why this complacency happens—and how forecast limits and timing play a role—can help individuals stay vigilant and ready across every hurricane s