As Tropical Storm Arthur Forms, Check Out These Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Tropical Storm Arthur formed Tuesday just east of West Palm Beach to become the first named tropical system of this year’s Atlantic Hurricane season.

NOAA forecasts Arthur to become a hurricane by Friday morning affecting North Carolina's Outer Banks. Rough surf is expected for the Jersey Shore, Long Island, and Cape Cod by the weekend.

But as New York Tri-State residents remember with Hurricane Sandy, and Floridians know with just about any tropical system, it only takes one to make costly damages and challenges for daily living.

Take a look at the slideshow above for some tips from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center that can help you and your loved ones survive the next tropical threat.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, peaking from August to mid-October.