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The longest day: The first day of summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. The summer solstice is happening in the Northern Hemisphere Tuesday, marking the longest day of the year and the first day of the new season.

The event officially begins at 5:13 a.m. on the U.S. East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

A solstice occurs when "Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt [about 23.5 degrees] toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year," the agency said.

During the solstice, the sun is at its highest point--over the Tropic of Cancer--and there are the most hours of daylight and least hours of darkness of any day in the year.

Solstices happen every June and December, occurring at the same time around the world and marking the year's longest and shortest days.

While Tuesday marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. And while summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, winter gets underway in countries that are south of the Equator, such as Australia and Brazil.

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The Atlantic hurricane season is June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. On average there are 6 hurricanes, three which are categorized as “major,” each year. History provides important examples of the potentially dangerous impact hurricanes can have and the need to be prepared.
Prepare for the storm:

Charge all phone and communications devices

Unplug all electronics and move them as high as possible

If recommended by utilities or emergency offices, turn off breakers to avoid power surges

Weather the storm:

Stay indoors during hurricanes and away from windows and glass

Never operate a portable generator inside your home

Never connect a generator directly into your homes wiring unless a transfer switch has been installed

Always use GFCIs in areas where water and electricity may come in contact

Recover from the storm:

Do not use electrical equipment and electronics, including receptacles, that have been submerged in water

Have a qualified electrician inspect any water damaged electrical equipment and electronics
Stay away from downed power lines. If you encounter a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and do not touch the line or anything that may be in contact with the line

Are you ready? The Atlantic season
runs from June through November!