With power outages lasting days past the tropical storm, communities are offering spots to recharge phones and other devices, and get a break from the summer heat.
Thursday's update now shows an 85% chance of this season being above normal, with a much higher potential of being classified "extremely active," and possibly the third-most active season since 2005.
The storm with its heavy rain and gusty wind of up to 70 mph is long gone but its effects are still apparent with the fleet of utility bucket trucks and the buzz of chain saws across the state.