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2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Season

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As we prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has predicted an above-normal hurricane season, raising concerns for homeowners and businesses alike. Understanding these predictions and taking proactive steps to safeguard your property, especially your trees, can make a significant difference. At Hufnagel Tree Service, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges with over 25 years of experience and certified arborist expertise.

NOAA's 2024 Hurricane Season Outlook

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The NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center have released their predictions for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to November 30. This year, there’s an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season, and a mere 5% chance of a below-normal season.

NOAA forecasts between 17 to 25 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 8 to 13 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5, with winds of 111 mph or higher). This forecast is underpinned by factors such as near-record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic, La Niña conditions in the Pacific, reduced Atlantic trade winds, and less wind shear, all of which favor tropical storm formation.

The Role of NOAA

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NOAA is a leading scientific agency dedicated to monitoring and predicting changes in the Earth’s environment. Their mission is to provide reliable weather forecasts, climate predictions, and oceanic insights that protect life and property. For the 2024 hurricane season, NOAA has enhanced their communication tools, including AI-enabled language translations and a new depiction of inland wind threats, to ensure comprehensive public awareness and preparedness.

Potential Effects on New Jersey and Monmouth County

New Jersey is not immune to the impacts of an active hurricane season. Storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding, leading to significant property damage and safety hazards. For residents of Monmouth County, particularly those in Middletown, Long Branch, Highlands, Sea Girt, Ocean Township, Belmar, and the surrounding areas, these threats are very real.

Monmouth County’s coastal and inland areas are susceptible to storm surges and flooding, especially in communities like Highlands and Sea Girt, where proximity to the ocean increases vulnerability. Strong winds can wreak havoc on tree canopies, causing branches to break and trees to uproot, posing dangers to homes and power lines in Middletown and Ocean Township. Even inland areas such as Belmar and Long Branch can experience severe weather impacts, including heavy rainfall that saturates the ground and weakens tree roots, making them more likely to fall.

For New Jersey residents, understanding and preparing for these potential impacts is crucial. This preparation includes securing your home and ensuring your trees are resilient against the severe weather that hurricanes can bring. At Hufnagel Tree Service, we are dedicated to helping the Monmouth County community protect their properties and enhance the safety of their landscapes.

Comprehensive Tree Risk Assessment and Storm Proofing

A professional tree risk assessment, combined with thorough storm-proofing measures, is essential in preparing your trees for hurricane season. At Hufnagel Tree Service, our certified arborists conduct detailed inspections and implement strategic actions to ensure your trees are resilient against severe weather conditions.

Key Aspects of a Tree Risk Assessment

  1. Structural Integrity: Our arborists assess the overall structure of each tree, looking for signs of internal decay, cracks, or splits that could weaken the tree’s ability to withstand high winds.
  2. Disease Detection: We identify common diseases and pest infestations that can compromise tree health. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent these issues from escalating.
  3. Branch Strength: We evaluate the strength and stability of major branches. Weak or overextended branches are more likely to break during a storm, posing a risk to nearby structures and power lines.
  4. Root Health: Healthy roots anchor a tree firmly in the ground. We check for root damage or decay, which can increase the risk of a tree being uprooted during heavy rains and high winds.
  5. Canopy Balance: An uneven canopy can make a tree more susceptible to wind damage. We assess and recommend pruning to ensure a balanced canopy that can better withstand storm conditions.

Storm-Proofing Actions

  1. Structural Reinforcement: Following our assessment, we take necessary actions to reinforce the structural integrity of your trees. Addressing any internal decay, cracks, or splits ensures the trees can withstand high winds.
  2. Disease Management: We treat detected diseases and pest infestations to restore and maintain the health and strength of your trees, reducing their vulnerability to storm damage.
  3. Pruning and Thinning: Strategic pruning and thinning of branches reduce wind resistance and the risk of breakage. By removing weak or overextended branches, we minimize the chances of them becoming dangerous projectiles during a storm.
  4. Root System Care: We enhance root health through proper watering, fertilizing, and soil management. Addressing root damage or decay ensures that your trees remain firmly anchored, reducing the risk of uprooting.
  5. Canopy Optimization: We perform canopy thinning and pruning to achieve a balanced and resilient canopy structure. This reduces wind resistance and helps the tree withstand severe weather conditions.

By integrating these assessment and storm-proofing measures, we help you mitigate potential hazards, ensuring your trees are as resilient as possible before hurricane season hits.

Protecting Your Property: A Call to Action

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As we face an above-normal hurricane season, taking proactive steps to prepare your trees and property is more important than ever. At Hufnagel Tree Service, we are committed to helping you safeguard your home through professional tree care and risk assessments. Don’t wait until a storm is imminent—schedule a consultation with our certified arborists today and ensure your trees are ready to weather the storm.

Testimonials and Success Stories

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season poses significant challenges, but with proper preparation and expert guidance, you can mitigate risks and protect your property. At Hufnagel Tree Service, we bring decades of experience and a dedication to preserving the beauty and safety of your landscape. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you prepare for the season ahead. Let’s work together to keep your home and community safe.

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dturley123
This is the best tree service I’ve ever dealt with. Not only did they do an amazing job removing trees in difficult tight spaces, but they were able to clean everything up beautifully. They also were very accessible. Mike was easy to get a hold of and they were out and able to provide the service quickly and reliable. My home had a lot of dead trees some overhanging power lines and near the house. Now it’s all cleared out and very open. This is where I’ll go for all my future projects. Thanks Mike and crew!!
Beth D
The owner quickly returned a phone call. He came right away for an estimate. The workers were very pleasant and professional. They moved what was in their way and put it back. They did very well with cleaning up the tree branches and etc . They also made sure I was pleased with the job before they left the premises. Overall they did a great job .
Lauren B.
Highly recommend Hufnagel Tree Service.
Mike Hufnagel is extremely professional. Quickly gave an estimate and thoroughly explained the work that was going to be done. I would certainly use them again.
Mike
I needed an Arborist to evaluate the health of a red maple tree which all of a sudden started to die, trunk by trunk. Mike responded quickly to my call and in no time, came over to determine that the tree was salvageable by removing two diseased trunks and trimming branches all around the tree to promote new growth. Mike and his crew showed up and made quick work of the job and cleaned up the area to make it look like they were never there. In the end Mike made sure I was completely satisfied. He was a pleasure to deal with and as such, I would highly recommend Huffnagel for any tree service.
John M.
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Hufnagel Tree Service, and I am thrilled with the results. Mike, the professional behind the service, was not only courteous but also highly efficient. His friendly demeanor and expert knowledge made the entire process seamless.
The prices offered by Hufnagel Tree Service are quite reasonable, offering excellent value for the quality of work provided. Impressively, the job was completed within 24 hours, showcasing Mike's dedication to prompt and reliable service.
Mark L.
After having issues with “other” tree removal companies-not answering calls-not showing up when promised-changing prices after we shook hands-I finally found a professional, reliable gentleman in the owner Mike.
Fair pricing,reliable scheduling and no nickel and dime nonsense. Meticulously with his work and cleanup. He is on the job supervising his crew at all times! I won’t contact anyone else for future work!
Barbara R.
They did an outstanding job of trimming three of our large trees. The cleanup was outstanding!!! Every branch, leaf or stick in the yard and street were cleaned up. I would higher them again.
Ronald C.
Mike and crew have expertly helped preserve the life of our magnificent big old blossoming cherry tree over the years. Sadly the tree lived out its potential, and showed clear sign it was dying. I needed the tree removed. The Hufnagel team came in, carefully cut down the tree that stood alongside my deck and hung over my roof. Thank you for one more safely executed operation and a thorough cleanup with no hassles.
Owen P.
We had a fantastic experience with Mike and the Hufnagel team. Mike was prompt, informative, and delivered fabulous results in a quick timeframe. We felt very lucky to have a certified arborist take a health check on our trees and keep our roof safe from fallen limbs or pests. We highly recommend his services and will be happy customers again soon. Thanks, Mike!
Dan C.
Mike and his team were extremely professional. They did exactly what they said they would do when they said they would do it. They cleaned up everything. The price was fair and competitive. I would certainly do business with them again.
Steven W.
The owner, Mike, was responsive, professional, personable and reasonably priced. Him and his team did a careful job pruning four large trees surrounded over an intricate garden. Nicely done. Thank you.
Tim D.
Mike is a very knowledgeable arborist and him and his team do great work for a fair price. They know how to do everything the right way so they don’t harm your trees. Mike was very responsive and took the time to answer every question I had. I highly recommend and will definitely use them again.
Eric W.
A tree fell in our yard recently, and I called Hufnagel Tree Service on a weekend and Mike took the call immediately. He was at our house in less than an hour, quoted a price and took care of it that very Monday! The yard looked as good or better than it did before the tree mess!

Fast and friendly service. Fair price. We would recommend Hufnagel to anyone who needs tree services!
Evan S.
Mike and his team did a fantastic job! Great communication, answered all of our questions fully. Everything went exactly as described. We would not hesitate to use Hufnagel again.
jeffrey P.
They were very quick to respond to our requests and made sure we were happy with the outcome. They were quick and professional and did a very thorough job.
XK34me
There are many tree services to pick from but do yourself a favor and just call Hufnagel Tree Service. They are professional, reliable, and experts in their field. Mike is a Certified Arborist who can offer solutions for your situation other than just tree removal. Mike supervises his crews, sometimes even doing some of the work himself. Mike also makes certain all work is performed to your satisfaction. Call Mike at Hufnagel Tree Service and you will not be dissapointed!
Ashley J.
A tree fell on our house in the middle of a terrible rain storm on a Saturday in September & Mike was at our place within an hour with his crew. He stood in the rain for HOURS and his team efficiently removed the tree from our dwelling so that it would prevent any further damages. [Meanwhile, every other service in the area said No Thanks until monday.] Mike has been here every step of the way guiding us on other possible trees that could be a threat. Hes amazing to work with and his team is the most reliable in the area. Thank you for making a really tough situation so much easier to manage, Mike.
B W D
I needed a Certified Arborist (as per my borough’s regulations), to work on saving a distressed tree and taking down a diseased tree. Mike Hufnagel called me back promptly after I left a voicemail, and he provided the services a few days later. Mike is a knowledgeable arborist, service was professional, done quickly, and price was reasonable for such high quality work. I will definitely use Hufnagel Tree Service again!
George G.
Very professional and responsive. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Karen C.
Mike and his team did another wonderful job with taking care of, and trimming our trees. We live in a very "woody" area and his care over the years has kept our trees safe from impacting our home (or others) in storms, etc. Highly recommend.
Jenna R.
Great service and quality work. I have been using Hufnagel for the past 15 years and they always do a first-rate job. The crew are always on time, do a remarkable job, and leave the place neat and clean. Just had a tree trimmed on my neighbor's property that was over-hanging on my house. Hufnagel did professional work in about 2 or 3 hours. Highly recommend them.
donald N.
Highly recommend Mike Hufnagel and his team at Hufnagel Tree Service. Took down several trees - very responsive, professional, efficient, a fair price and a great clean-up!
Meredith K.
My husband and I used Hufnagel to clear overgrown weeds and trees from along our driveway and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The entire team was very efficient and professional. We were able to schedule and complete our services all within a few days and they did such a great job! The yard looks amazing, Mr Hufnagel is so friendly and a joy to work with. We will definitely use their services again and recommend them to anyone with any arborist needs.
Sharon A.
This is the third time we’ve had them trim or remove a tree. Can’t get anymore perfect. Easy to work with. Price reasonable and workmanship outstanding. The cleanup afterwards is noteworthy. I definitely would recommend this top notch tree service company anytime.
Michele L.
If I could give more stars I would. They did an excellent job removing a large evergreen tree on my property. They were quick and respectful of my property cleaning up afterwards. I highly recommend them!
Christopher O.
Michael and his crew are reliable, prompt and efficient.
A great experience!
Marion B.
Sad day for me. Our beautiful Crimson Maple and Japanese Maple were put to rest. Both had very sentimental value, but, Mike at Hufnagel Tree Service explained their ailments and helped lessen the pain. I can't recommend this company enough, Mike was knowledgeable, efficient and his crew was outstanding!
Cj B.
Great service, especially considering we had some nosy neighbors to deal with. Came back to finish the job later due to issues with the neighbors, couldn’t ask for a better arborist!
Gregory Daniel B
By far the best tree service in the area. Mike and his team are knowledgeable and do great work .
matthew W.
Used Hufnagel Tree Service to trim branches from some large trees in my yard. I was very impressed with their professionalism. The job was done quickly and they cleaned up when they were finished, even cutting up small pieces for my wood burning stove! Highly recommend 😀
Drew
Can’t recommend Hufnagel Tree services enough!

Been putting off trimming the trees around my house for a while but Mike returned my call and gave me a great quote, and did a fantastic job on my house. Him and the team are true professionals.
Anthony D.
Mike and his crew responded quickly, at a great price, and did an excellent job pruning 3 trees exactly as I needed them to. They cleaned up well and quickly and did an excellent job overall. Thanks Mike
Jacob R.
Mike and his team did an excellent job trimming several large trees around my property, very fast response too. He came out 3 days after I messaged him asking for a quote. He showed me which branches needed to be trimmed, gave me a price, then came out with his crew the following morning to perform the work. Mike is friendly and knowledgeable, he answered every question I had. After mentioning i have kids, his crew cut a few additional branches that were hanging over my backyard, and didn't charge me extra. They were done quickly, and left my yard clean. I will definitely call him for any future work.
Stephanie G.
Called 2 other tree services before I saw the recommendation for Mike’s company- 1 never returned the inquiry and 1 came out but never sent a quote. Mike was responsive, very concerned about including me in the process, and making sure I was happy. Gave me a price right away and certainly was great about working with my schedule (healthcare- long work days). He understood exactly what I was looking for and delivered. Highly recommend!
Donna J.
We have lived in Middletown over 20 years, and have used Hufnagel Tree Service many times! We have always been very happy with Mike and his guys. They are extremely reliable, professional and fair. I highly recommend this business!!
Larry R.
I called Hufnagel Tree Service to take a look at a strange growth on one of my trees and to make trimming recommendations on a few others. Got an immediate response and a sound set of recommendations. I then engaged the company to do the recommended trimming which they did the next day. The price was reasonable and the work impeccable. I will most certainly use them again and recommend then to anyone who needs tree work.
Matthew B.
Very fair prices Mike was on time when he said he'd be there he was there... very trustworthy and Immaculate cleanup would definitely use again in the future
Jason S.
I am thrilled that I finally found a great tree company and no longer have to deal with companies that don't show up or overcharge you. Mike from Hufnagel Tree Service was great and honest. I will use them again in the future.
Michael O.
Great guys!
Super clean work, friendly, responsive and the right price.

Instead of waiting for another tree service to call you back, this guy just shows up and gets it done!
Brian W.
10/10 would use and recommend again. From the time I called Mike, he was at my house in 45 min to give me a quote. He came back the following day (on a Saturday) and less than 3 hours later he had my back, front and side yards all trimmed up, problem areas taken care of and everything cleaned up. The price was very reasonable and I felt comfortable making the decision to go with Mike without shopping around. He saved us money and I didn’t feel like I was being taken advantage of. I was very happy with my experience and will definitely call Mike the next time I need something done.
Joseph M.
We cannot recommend Hufnagel Tree Service highly enough. From the moment they arrived, their professionalism and expertise were evident. What truly impressed us was their quick response and comprehensive approach to our tree care needs.

Mike and his team efficiently and carefully cleared tree branches that were overshadowing our solar panels, demonstrating both skill and respect for our property. Additionally, they removed branches that were touching our house, which not only improves our home's appearance but also prevents potential damage during storms.

Additionally , they took the time to shape our crepe Myrtles and cleaned out the dead growth from our Japanese maple, all for a minimal additional fee. Their attention to detail and fair pricing make them stand out from their competitors.

The crew was courteous, thorough, and fully cleaned the yard afterwards. We would absolutely hire Hufnagel Tree Service again and highly recommend them to anyone needing professional tree care.
Laurie M.
Amazing service. Called for estimate, Mike came out same day. Competitive and fair pricing. Work completed next day. Crew was polite, skilled and took great care with yard and clean up. This was the 3rd time I have used Hufnagel Tree Service. True arborist who know about trees 🌳 highly recommend!
Audrey
Contacted Hufnagel tree service on 9/17/2024 to trim a willow tree that was hanging over my fence and close to the house. Was contacted that afternoon and setup a visit date for the next day. They came out looked at the job and gave an estimate for their service. Appointment was made for 9/25/24 for the afternoon, they were on time and done with trimming and cleaning up the yard by 3:30 that day. Would highly recommend this tree service to anyone that ask.
Dave N.
Mike arrived at 10:00 am for an estimate on tree trimming. He listened and understood exactly what I needed. He brought his crew back an hour later and did a great job! He worked with me and asked for my input every step of the way to be sure they did exactly what I wanted. They were very professional, completed job including total cleanup. Would definitely recommend! Thank You.
Dawn M.
I am impressed with the team from Hufnagel Trees
Within a few days, Mike returned my call and gave me a very reasonable quote, even educating me about the trees he was going to work on. He was friendly and professional.
On the day the four man team came to trim, they were here on time, worked efficiently, and cleaned up everything with precision.
I highly recommend this arborist!
Nancy L.
Need a tree service? Look no further! Hufnagel Tree service is the best. Not only is Mike an arborist (very important!), dependable (on time, fair quote), and referred by others I trust, he also really made me feel like he cared about my trees. I will definitely use Mike and his team again!
Craig E.
These guys get it done right at a fair price! I called them based on their outstanding google reviews and feel compelled to add one of my own. Mike actually came over the same day I called to assess my needs. I had a 50 foot tree in my yard too close to my house I wanted cut back. Mike showed me exactly what he would do if it was his house. No more, no less, and at a price I knew was fair based on 2 other bids. Then he comes with his guys the following day and knocks it out, leaving my property spotless! I’m sitting in my living room with a smile on my face writing this review! You need a tree service? Call Hufnagle. You won’t be disappointed.
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