nl,

welcome aboard! if you read these boards, you will learn much and we will attempt to answer any questions you may have. one question NO ONE can answer, however, is "will there be a storm at xyz on June 18?" all you can do is be prepared from June through November and stay abreast of the topics. as far as planning a vacation during a certain date, even to hurricane prone areas, do not worry about it...the chances are very slim that any future development will have any affect at all, and even so, you will ample time to prepare (if you are staying) and advanced notice if you wish to leave.

bear in mind that the "peak" of the season is from about August 15 thru October 15, so during this two month period there is a greater chance for tropical development. tell you mom to come on down!

again welcome aboard...