"I think this year is going to be particularly important to have those preparations completed prior to the arrival of a storm because of all the other situations we're facing," Bob Robichaud said during the centre's annual pre-season briefing.

Environment Canada meteorologist Bob Robichaud says early models suggest 2020 could bring more active hurricanes than usual.

Hurricane season officially starts June 1.

Tree Canada, a national charity, announced the campaign known as #OperationReLeaf, Wednesday in Halifax.

NB Power has partnered with the province in naming this week Storm Preparedness Week, encouraging residents to have a plan and put together an emergency kit.

The National Weather Service issued advisories at beaches from northeast Florida to North Carolina.

Comfort centres are on standby to be established and communicated to citizens if they are required.

After several days of hovering over the Bahamas and leaving massive damage in its wake, hurricane Dorian appears to be finally moving on. But where is it going?

A tweet posted by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said hurricane season is "heating up."

The hurricane season typically peaks between mid-August and late October.