The travel advisory for tourists to the US has been extended until the end of the year

There are various reasons why countries may warn their citizens about traveling to a foreign country.

Each nation has other countries with which it does not have diplomatic relations (incoming nationals therefore risk not being able to contact an embassy or obtain consular assistance if faced with an authoritarian regime), but both permanent and temporary visas. they are also issued for everything from rising crime levels to environmental events such as storms, hurricanes and earthquakes.

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Across the ocean, the UK Foreign Office has warned British citizens coming to the US for business or holiday of an “above normal hurricane season” expected to last throughout 2024.

“Hurricane season normally runs from June to November”

With recent hurricanes such as Beryl and Debby crossing Florida and up to New York (two of the most popular US states for Brits to visit), those coming have been warned to be cautious and “follow the advice of local authorities” if they are found. in the middle of a storm.

“The Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June through November,” the State Department recently wrote in an update to its citizens. “The Pacific hurricane season normally runs from May to November. Hurricanes may affect coastal regions, Hawaii and Guam. The South Pacific tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May and may affect American Samoa.”

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The advisory also points out that a storm could trigger volcanic activity in places like Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington and Oregon.

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“Tips for What to Do Before, During, and After a Tornado”

While the extended advisory is meant to alert travelers to everything from tornadoes to wildfires, it was issued because the hurricane season has been particularly strong and extensive this year. That said, the instructions to follow the guidance of local authorities (including evacuation orders if necessary) and to be aware of weather changes extend to any type of natural disaster.

“Tornadoes can happen at any time depending on weather conditions,” it continued. “FEMA’s website offers advice on what to do before, during and after a tornado.”

The US also has similar warnings of extreme and unpredictable weather in a number of countries. Those dreaming of a polar exhibit in Antarctica should be aware of the environmental dangers posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services,” as the State Department and the US embassy in Japan warn visitors to the country of the risk continuous earthquake.

While some warnings are issued in response to one-off earthquakes or storms (such as the one that hit Taiwan in April), countries like Japan are at ever-present risk due to its position as a small island off the Asian mainland in the Pacific Ocean.

“Japan is the most active piece of real estate in the world,” the US Embassy and Consulates in Japan wrote in a recent update. “(…) The consequences of such an earthquake will vary greatly depending on the time of day and year in which the earthquake occurs, and no one can predict with certainty what conditions will be like immediately after an intense shock.”

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