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Cyclones
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Coastal Watches/Warnings and 3-Day Cone 
 Maps of the Gulf Coast area of the United States showing hurricane strike probability, probable wind speeds, storm warnings and watches, actual and predicted tracks, marine danger areas, and more. From the National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/205648.shtml?3day Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 FEMA Storm Watch
Links to national weather prediction sites that include advisories, watches, and warnings for hurricanes, tornados, floods, droughts, and other hazardous weather. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/stormwatch.shtm#0 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2006 Frequently Asked Questions: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones
FAQ about "the characteristics of these catastrophic storms, how they are monitored and forecasted, and what are some of research topics that are being addressed today." The site notes that "the terms 'hurricane' and 'typhoon' are regionally specific names for a strong 'tropical cyclone.'" Topics also include tropical cyclone records and where to go for real-time advisories. Available in several languages. From the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html Topics: Weather Last updated May 15, 2008 Historical Hurricane Tracks
"The Historical Hurricane Tracks tool is an interactive mapping application that allows you to easily search and display Atlantic Basin and East-Central Pacific Basin tropical cyclone data." Also find information about coastal populations. "Please note this site only provides historical information" the site provides links to current information. From the Coastal Services Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Note: the viewer may take some time to load. http://maps.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Scientific Themes, Weather Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Hurricane & Storm Tracking for the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
This site tracks hurricanes and other tropical storms likely to hit the U.S. coast, using weather data from the National Weather Service satellites. In addition to the tracking information for current storms, there is a Storm Archive database on storms in the U.S. and the Caribbean since 1886. http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 18, 2003 Hurricane Center
Information on past and present hurricanes and tropical storms. Includes detailed information on current disasters, weather forecasts and updates, satellite photos, hurricane fact files, storm preparation tips, and a list of retired storm names. http://hurricane.accuweather.com/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Nov 3, 2007 National Weather Service National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center
A huge amount of current and historical storm information, including current public advisories in both English and Spanish. Includes formats such as satellite imagery, weather radar, and PDA-accessible updates. The "Learn About Hurricanes" section links to extensive information. Storm and weather advisories also available by email subscription. "Season Summaries and Reports" has information on activity in the Atlantic and East Pacific regions. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 NHC/TPC Archive of Hurricane Seasons
Historical information about hurricanes in the United States. Includes reports back to 1958 with "comprehensive information on each storm, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, [and] casualties and damages," information about the deadliest and costliest storms (1851-2004), images of Atlantic tropical storm and hurricane tracks back to 1921, and related information. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center (NHC)/Tropical Prediction Center (TPC). http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastall.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Mar 21, 2006 Worldwide Tropical Cyclone Names
Lists of tropical cyclone names for various regions throughout the world. "Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. ... Six lists [of 21 names] are used in rotation." If "more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur in the Atlantic basin in a season, additional storms will take names from the Greek alphabet." Also includes a list of retired hurricane names. From the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Weather Last updated Oct 26, 2005 |
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