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Tropical Storm Tammy

w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

...Tropical Storm (Tammy) Forms Just off the Florida East Coast...

Hurricane Archives

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Past tracks of 2005 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms are posted on the National Hurricane Center website

Tropical Depression STAN

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Stan dissipating over the mountains of southeastern Mexico

Why are hurricanes named, how are the names selected, and what happens if we run out of names?

...Aerial Photos Of Towns and Communities Devasted By Hurricane Katrina...

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

NOAA has posted more than 350 images of the U.S. Gulf Coast areas decimated by Hurricane Katrina, taken on flights by NOAA's Cessna Citation aircraft.

...Hurricane Katrina Recovery Information...

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

...Emergency Information for NOAA Employees Affected by Hurricane Katrina...

Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:50:52 EDT

...Contacting Family Members in The Disaster Area...

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

The American Red Cross maintains a database to help you find family. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information. Please do not contact chapters in the disaster area.

NOAA's National Climatic Data Center reports a record number of Atlantic tropical systems and the second-warmest July for the globe.

ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

August 2005 Update to Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

August 2005 Update to Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

NOAA is calling for an above-normal 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, according to a consensus of scientists at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), Hurricane Research Division (HRD), and National Hurricane Center (NHC). The updated outlook calls for an extremely active season, with an expected seasonal total of 18-21 tropical storms (mean is 10), with 9-11 becoming hurricanes (mean is 6), and 5-7 of these becoming major hurricanes (mean is 2-3).

Lightning Proving Lethal In The U.S. This Summer

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:41:52 EDT

Lightning may be synonymous with summer, but meteorologists with the NOAA National Weather Service say it does not need to be linked to casualties. "Too often, people wait too long before seeking safe shelter from a thunderstorm and find themselves caught outside in a very dangerous and sometimes deadly situation"

NOAA, EPA LAUNCH AIR QUALITY AWARENESS DAYS

With summer vacations in full swing, the NOAA National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency are launching Air Quality Awareness Days, June 29-July 1, to encourage Americans to check local air quality forecasts as they plan their daily activities. Recent forecast improvements by NOAA and EPA are making air quality forecasts more available to more people than ever before.

NOAA'S National Weather Service Illuminates Lightning Safety Information

Every crack of thunder that echoes from a storm is caused by lightning jetting across the sky or to the ground with a potentially lethal force. NOAA's National Weather Service along with its government, academic and private partners are educating Americans on the dangers of lightning and ways to stay safe during its annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2005.

NOAA and EPA Extend Reach Of Air Quality Forecasts

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 20:20:48 -0400

Air quality forecasts produced by the NOAA National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency have been enhanced and expanded to better serve more regions of the United States. Forecast information for ground-level ozone that has been available for the northeastern United States will now include areas from just east of the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

First Atlantic Tropical Depression of the 2005 Season Forms

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 17:22:02 -0400

AT 8 PM EDT...The poorly-defined center of Tropical Depression One was located near latitude 17.4 North...longitude 84.0 West or about 215 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and about 305 miles south of the western tip of Cuba.

NOAA Highlights The Dangers Of Deadly Rip Currents

With millions of people converging on beaches this time of year, NOAA's National Weather Service is educating the public on a deadly water hazard during its inaugural Rip Current Awareness Week, June 5-11, 2005. Rip currents are channels of fast-moving water that can pull even seasoned swimmers away from shore. Panic and exhaustion can cause victims to drown. Rip currents kill an estimated 100 people each year.

NOAA's 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook

NOAA hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season on the heels of last year's destructive and historic hurricane season. NOAA's prediction for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is for 12 to 15 tropical storms, with seven to nine becoming hurricanes, of which three to five could become major hurricanes.

Rip currents kill more people than tornados, hurricanes, and lightning.

To heighten public awareness of these dangerous currents, NOAA National Weather Service has designated the first full week of June as national Rip Current Awareness Week. Watch for the Mark Trail Rip Current strip Sunday, June 5th in newspapers nationwide.

NOAA's 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook

NOAA-N satellite reaches orbit, starts new era of international cooperation

NOAA and NASA officials confirmed that a new NOAA polar-orbiting environmental satellite, launched early Friday morning, has reached orbit. The NOAA-N satellite...now designated NOAA-18...is critical in the development of a global Earth observation program and improving NOAA's weather and climate forecasts and U.S. search and rescue operations.

NOAA Releases 2005 Hurricane Season Outlook

NOAA's National Weather Service Hosts Severe Weather and Wildfire Awareness Week In Pacific Northwest

NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast Offices in the Pacific Northwest will host the first region-wide Severe Weather and Wildfire Awareness Week from May 9-15, 2005. The effort is to raise public attention to the dangers of severe weather and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and provide information to help protect life and property.

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Campaign Goes Airborne For East Coast

With the start of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season just a few weeks away, forecasters from the NOAA National Hurricane Center will join the aircrew from the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center on a "hurricane hunter" aircraft May 2-6 for a five-city, five-day mission to increase hurricane awareness and encourage preparedness in vulnerable coastal and inland communities of the East Coast.

SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Program

This volunteer program - with more than 230,000 trained spotters - helps keep communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports to NOAA's National Weather Service. Training is conducted by each local Weather Forecast Office.

"Super" Or Not, Volcanic Ash Is A Serious Threat to Aviation

"Supervolcano"...a television movie airing on the Discovery Channel...explores the global impacts of an extreme volcanic eruption occurring in Yellowstone National Park. While actual volcanic events typically occur on a much smaller scale, airborne ash is no less of a serious threat to aviation. One mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is to support safe aviation through the detection and forecast of ash plumes.

NOAA Remembers The Midwest's Deadly 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak

On April 11, 1965, the worst tornado outbreak in U.S. history hit several Midwest states, leaving more than 250 people dead, 1,500 injured and property damage approaching half a billion dollars. Following that deadly tornado outbreak, NOAA's National Weather Service underwent changes to improve severe weather forecasts and warnings, including establishing the Watch and Warning Program that exists today and the weather spotter program, SKYWARN.

NOAA Launches Space Weather Week 2005

Space weather forecasters and researchers, as well as industry analysts affected by space weather from around the globe, will converge in Colorado for the launch of this year's Space Weather Week.

Rivers running high in the Eastern United States

Flooding is affecting parts of the Eastern U.S. as rivers rise in response to recent heavy rain and melting snow. NOAA's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service has the latest flood warnings and statements for rivers near or above flood stage.

Remember, when approaching a flooded road on foot or in an automobile: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Never Cross a Flooded Road

Whether it is a hurricane, severe thunderstorm, or other tropical weather system, heavy rainfall anywhere in the United States causes flooding problems. When a large amount of rain falls over a short period of time, ditches, rivers, and lakes become filled with water and overflow into low-lying or poorly drained areas. Never cross a flooded road. As water depth increases or a greater area is covered by moving water, a greater force will be exerted. If you cannot see the road or its line markings, do not drive through the water.

NOAA to Terminate Distribution of NIST TIME CODE Through GOES Satellite on July 31, 2005

Since 1975 NOAA has rebroadcast the time code distributed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through our Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES). During the last 30 years, thousands of users from very diverse industries have benefited and used the service. If you are a user of this service, please plan to upgrade your systems by July 31, 2005

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia Earthquake, March 28, 2005

A magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred at 16:09(UTC) (11:09 AM EST) on Monday, March 28, 2005. The event has been located in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. A Preliminary Earthquake Report is available from the United States Geological Survey

An information bulletin has been issued by NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

NOAA to Terminate Distribution of NIST TIME CODE Through GOES Satellite on July 31, 2005

Flood Safety Awareness Week: March 21-25, 2005

NOAA's National Weather Service is hosting the first annual Flood Safety Awareness Week to raise public attention to the dangers of flooding and ways to protect life and property. "No state or territory is immune from the dangers of flooding, but knowing how to react when floods threaten can mean the difference between life and death," said Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), director of NOAA's National Weather Service.

80th Anniversary of the United States' Deadliest Tornado

On March 18, 1925, a single tornado tore across parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana killing nearly 700 people in just a few hours. The NOAA National Weather Service recaps the "Tri-State Tornado" in this special report:

NOAA Cites Lincoln City, Ore, as First Community to Become TsunamiReady Since Indian Ocean Disaster

Officials from the NOAA National Weather Service are recognizing the city of Lincoln City, Ore., as a leader for becoming the first TsunamiReady community since the multinational Indian Ocean tsunami tragedy.

NOAA's National Weather Service Surveys Customers

The National Weather Service is undertaking research on how satisfied customers are with the weather products and services provided to the general public. We would appreciate your feedback by completing the survey

NOAA'S Newest Generation of Weather and Climate Supercomputers Debuts

NOAA successfully put into operations this week the newest generation of weather and climate supercomputers. Now, for the first time, the NOAA National Weather Service has three systems working together for the protection of life, property and the national economy in the United States and its territories.

NOAA's National Weather Service Celebrates 135 Years of Serving the U.S.

On February 9th, 1870 President Ulysses S. Grant signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing the Secretary of War to establish a national weather service. Within the Department of War, it was assigned to the Signal Service Corps with the name "The Division of Telegrams and Reports for the Benefit of Commerce".

USA Billion-Dollar Climate and Weather Disasters

The NOAA National Climatic Data Center updated the Web site that lists U.S. billion dollar weather and climate disasters from 1980 to the present. The update includes revised figures for 2003 events and new data for 2004 events. NCDC, located in Asheville, N.C., is the largest reservoir of archived climate and weather data in the world.

Record Snowfall Across Parts of New England

Sounds of snowplows, shovels and scrapers echo through neighborhoods in New England in the wake of last weekend's historic blizzard. Snowfall measured between one and three feet in most areas. Powerful winds built drifts of up to seven feet high in some places.

How much snow fell, how much snow is on the ground?

The National Climatic Data Center has snowfall maps for the most recent 1, 2, 3, and 7 day period by state or for the entire nation. Current snowdepth maps are also available.

Expanded coverage of U.S. tsunami detection and warning capabilities announced

Plans were announced to expand the U.S. tsunami detection and warning capabilities as a contribution to the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS, the international effort to develop a comprehensive, sustained and integrated Earth observation system. NOAA will deploy 32 new advanced technology Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami, or DART, buoys for a fully operational tsunami warning system by mid-2007.

Alternative Tropical Cyclone Graphics Solicitation For Comments

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

NOAA seeks comments on the tropical cyclone track and watch/warning graphics. We would like to know which graphic is the most effective for use in upcoming hurricane seasons. We are interested in receiving any additional comments or recommendations you may have concerning our tropical cyclone track and watch/warning graphics.

NOAA and the Indian Ocean Tsunami

NOAA scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii went to work within minutes of getting a seismic signal that an earthquake occurred off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. NOAA issued a bulletin indicating no threat of a tsunami to Hawaii, the West Coast of North America or to other coasts in the Pacific Basin.the U.S. area of responsibility. NOAA scientists then began an effort to notify countries about the possibility that a tsunami may have been triggered by the massive 9.0 undersea earthquake.

NOAA Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami

NOAA scientists acted quickly when a warning was issued about the powerful undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean that triggered a devastating tsunami. The NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued an information bulletin at 8:14 p.m. EST Saturday, indicating that a magnitude 8.0 earthquake had occurred off the west coast of Northern Sumatra. Because the earthquake, reported to be one of the strongest in the world in the past 40 years, occurred in the Indian Ocean, not the Pacific, there was no threat of a tsunami to the West Coast of North America.

NOAA Adopts New Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of Environmental Information

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has adopted a new policy which applies to provision of all National Weather Service environmental information, including forecasts, warnings, and observations. This Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of Environmental Information will strengthen the partnership among government, academia and the private sector that provides the nation with high quality environmental information.

Comment on Strategic Plan for NOAA's National Weather Service

A draft of the National Weather Service's Strategic Plan for 2005-2010 is available for public comment. This Strategic Plan lays out the path that NOAA's NWS will take to accomplish its mission, advance its vision, and integrate its core values throughout the organization. The theme of this plan "Working Together to Save Lives" reflects NWS's commitment to work with all of its partners to provide the services America needs. We are interested in your comments.

Check Out The World's Largest Archive of Weather Data

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

All weather and climate data gathered by the National Weather Service, military services, Federal Aviation Administration, and Coast Guard is archived at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administrations's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The NCDC compiles the weather data (temperatures, precipitation totals, heating and cooling degree days, and more) collected from thousands of sites in the U.S. and abroad.

Weather Resources For Educators Available Online!

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The National Weather Service has tools available for educators to teach a number of subjects including science, math, geometry, geography, and biology. These tools use simplified methods to communicate important facts to everyone from pre-schoolers to college-level students. From understanding how tornadoes form to identifying cloud formations, these resources are easy to download for your convenience

News Of The Day

Sun, 03 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

...NWS Hydrologic Services Program will conduct a survey to assess user satisfaction and to determine how to better serve its users. Please consider helping us by completing this Web-based survey ...

News Of The Day

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

...Tropical Storm Lisa...over the far North Atlantic...was losing tropical characteristics at 11 PM EDT. The National Hurricane Center is no longer issuing advisories on this system...

News Of The Day

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

...Hurricane Lisa...over the open waters of the Atlantic...was racing toward the east-northeast and is expected to lose tropical characteristics tonight or Sunday...

News Of The Day

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 09:50:25 -0400

...Tropical Storm Lisa moving northward over the open Atlantic...expected to turn northeastward......

News of the Day

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:42:12 -0400

...Tropical Storm Lisa remained over the open waters of the Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 MPH with higher gusts. Lisa could briefly reach hurricane strength tonight followed by gradual weakening....but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

News of The Day

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 22:49:57 -0400

...Tropical Storm Lisa remained over the open waters of the Atlantic. There is chance that Lisa may become a hurricane during the next 12 to 24 hours...but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

Top News of the Day

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 16:54:03 -0400

...The remnants of Jeanne have moved out into the Atlantic...advisories are no longer being issued...

...Tropical Storm Lisa remainded over the open waters of the Atlantic. There is chance that Lisa may become a hurricane during the next 12 to 24 hours...but poses no immediate threat to land areas...

11 AM Tropical Weather Update

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:18:15 -0400

......The remnants of Jeanne were moving out into the Atlantic. Flood Warnings remained in effect for several rivers in Pennsylvania...Maryland...Virginia...South Carolina... and Florida...

...Tropical Storm Lisa was nearing hurricane strength over the open waters of the Atlantic. Lisa poses no immediate threat to land areas...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Thursday...

8 AM Tropical Update

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:25:44 -0400

...The remnants of Jeanne were moving off the northern mid-Atlantic coast...
...Tropical Storm Lisa was nearing hurricane strength over the open waters of the Atlantic. Lisa remains no immediate threat to land...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Thursday...

5 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update

Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:58:28 -0400

...The remnants of Tropical Depression Jeanne were moving through northern Virginina and Maryland. Flood and Flash Flood Warnings were in effect for parts of Virginia...eastern West Virginia...and Maryland. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continued for parts of Virginia...Maryland...Delaware...West virginia...Pennsylvania...New York...Connecticut... and Massachusetts....
...Tropical Storm Lisa was moving northward over open waters....
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

8 AM EDT Tropical Weather Updates

Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:21:15 -0400

.....Tropical Depression Jeanne continued to produce significant rainfall amounts through the Appalachians and Mid Atlantic region. Flood and Flash Flood Warnings were in effect for parts of central North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continue for parts of Georgia...South Carolina...North Carolina...Virginia...Maryland...Delmarva Penninsula...West Virginia...Pennsylvania...and southeastern New York....
...Tropical Storm Lisa lingered over the central Atlantic...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday...

11 PM EDT Tropical Updates

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:00:56 -0400

...Tropical Depression Jeanne continued to produce heavy rain through Georgia and the southern mid Atlantic states. Flood and Flash Flood Watches continue for parts of Georgia...South Carolina...North Carolina...and Virginia. New watches have been posted for northeast Pennsylvania and southeastern New York. Advisories are being issued by the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained a minimal tropical storm over the open Atlantic...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday...

5 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 17:10:45 -0400

...Tropical Depression Jeanne was dropping heavy rain through Georgia and the Carolinas. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches through Tuesday evening with isolated higher amounts are possible along the track. Advisories are being issued by the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized and was barely at tropical storm intensity...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

Tropical Weather Updates

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 12:16:48 -0400

...Jeanne barely a tropical storm...likely to become a depression in a few hours. At 11 AM EDT the center of Jeanne was located near Albany Georgia...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized while crawling northward...
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

Tropical Weather Update

Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:10:06 -0400

...Tropical Storm Jeanne was weakening. At 8 AM EDT the center of Jeanne was located near Moultrie Georgia. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible in association with Jeanne...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remains disorganized while crawling northward...<
...Elsewhere tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday...

Updates on Tropical Storms Jeanne and Lisa...

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 22:09:49 -0400

...Tropical Storm Jeanne was slowly weakening as it moved over the northwestern Florida peninsula. On the current forecast track the center of Jeanne should move into southern Georgia Monday morning. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible near the path of Jeanne...
...Tropcal Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...

At 5 PM EDT Jeane had weakened to a Tropical Storm

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 18:22:05 -0400

...Tropical Storm Jeanne continues to gradually weaken over Florida. At 5 PM...the center of Jeanne was located about 35 miles southeast of Cedar Key Florida. On the forecast track...the center will be moving near the Big Bend area of Florida later tonight and early Monday.
...Tropcal Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...

At Noon Hurricane Jeanne was nearing the Tampa Bay Area

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 08:57:24 -0400

...Hurricane Jeanne was nearing the Tampa Bay area. The forecast track carries the center of Jeane near or just offshore of the Florida west coast north of Tampa Bay later today...
...Tropical Storm Lisa posed no immediate threat to land...

Hurricane Jeanne moving onshore along Florida's east coast

Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:45:33 -0400

...The eye of dangerous Category Three Hurricane Jeanne was moving onshore over Florida's Martin and St. Lucie counties. Maximum sustained winds were near 115 MPH with higher gusts. Jeanne will begin to weaken after the eye moves inland. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible as Jeanne moves across central Florida on Sunday...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...

10 PM EDT Tropical Weather Update

Sat, 25 Sep 2004 21:59:03 -0400

...Dangerous Category Three Hurricane Jeanne was bearing down on the east coast of Florida. Maximum sustained winds were near 115 MPH with higher gusts. Hurricane force winds are expected to spread inland as much as 100 miles along the track of Jeanne. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches...with isolated higher amounts...are possible along the track of Jeanne over Florida...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...

Updates on Tropical Weather...

Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:46:59 -0400

...Dangerous core of Hurricane Jeanne expected to reach the Florida east coast tonight...
...Remnants of Ivan had weakened. The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center has issued the last advisory...
...Tropical Storm Lisa remained no threat to land...

Updates on Tropical Weather

Sat, 25 Sep 2004 09:10:49 -0400

...Hurricane Jeanne continued moving toward the northwestern Bahamas. Watches and warnings have been issued for Florida and Georgia....
...Remnants of Ivan had weakened. The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center has issued the last advisory...
...Hurricane Karl had moved over cold waters of the North Atlantic and lost tropical characteristics...the National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on this storm...
...Tropical Storm Lisa had strengthened but remainded no threat to land...

Tropical Weather Updates

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:26:48 -0400

...Hurricane Jeanne continued moving toward the northwestern Bahamas. Watches and warnings have been issued for Florida and Georgia....
...Tropical Depression Ivan was nearly stationary over Eastern Texas. Advisories from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center will provide updates as long as the system remains a flood threat. ...
...Hurricane Karl was moving over waters of the North Atlantic and losing tropical characteristics...
...Tropical Depression Lisa remainded no threat to land...

Tropical Weather Updates

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:51:24 -0400

...Hurricane Jeanne continued moving toward the northern Bahamas. Interests on the Florida peninsula should closely monitor the progress of Jeanne...
...Tropical Depression Ivan was weakening over southeastern Texas...
...Hurricane Karl was moving over waters of the North Atlantic and losing tropical characteristics...
...Tropical Depression Lisa remainded no threat to land...

The National Hurricane Center Continues to Monitor the Tropics...

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

...Hurricane Jeanne was moving a little faster to the west-northwest. Interests in Florida should closely monitor the track... ...Tropical Storm Ivan continued to weaken as it moved toward the southwestern Louisiana and the upper Texas coasts... ...Hurricane Karl in the mid-Atlantic remained no immediate threat to land areas.... ...Tropical Depression Lisa had weakened and was no threat to land...

The National Hurricane Center Continues to Monitor the Tropics...

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 12:30:00 -0400

Interests in and around the northwest Bahamas...and in Florida...should closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Jeanne. Tropical Storm Ivan strengthens a little as it approaches the southwestern coast of louisiana. Hurricane Karl in the mid-Atlantic remains no immediate threat to land areas. Tropical Storm Lisa is moving slowly in the tropical Atlantic.

The National Hurricane Center Continues to Monitor the Tropics...

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Interests in and near the northwest and central Bahamas should closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Jeanne. Hurricane Karl in the mid-Atlantic remains no immediate threat to land areas. Tropical Storm Lisa is moving slowly in the tropical Atlantic. Ivan has regenerated as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center Continues to Monitor the Tropics...

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:54:48 -0400

Tropical Storms Jeanne and Lisa...and Hurricane Karl...continue in the Atlantic but pose no threat to land areas at this time.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Jeanne... Karl...and Lisa...

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:27:18 -0400

Tropical Storms Jeanne and Lisa...and Hurricane Karl...continue in the Atlantic but pose no threat to land areas at this time.

Tropical Weather Updates

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 16:01:04 -0400

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storms Jeanne and Lisa and on Hurricane Karl.

11 AM Tropical Weather Updates

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 12:08:36 -0400

Tropical Storm Jeanne was getting better organized well east of the Bahamas but was no immediate threat to any land areas. Powerful Category Three Hurricane Karl remained no threat to land. Tropical Storm Lisa had formed over the far eastern Atlantic.

Jeanne...Karl...and Tropical Depression 13 Updates

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Jeanne...Karl...and Tropical Depression 13.

Jeanne...Karl...and Ivan Updates

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Jeanne and Karl. Advisories on Ivan are being issued by Hydrometeorological Prediction Center while the system remains a flood threat

Ivan...Jeanne...and Karl Updates

Tropical Depression Ivan was over eastern Tennessee. Flash Flood Watches are in effect for parts of the southeastern US and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. Jeanne was drifting west-northwestward along the north coast of Hispaniola. Karl was gaining strength in the eastern Atlantic.

Updates on Ivan...Jeanne...and Karl

Ivan has weakened over central Alabama...all coastal warnings discontinued. Jeanne is a strong Tropical Storm over the Dominican Republic. Karl becomes the 11th named storm over the far eastern Atlantic.

Hurricane Local Statements on Ivan

Hurricane Local Statements prepared by National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices give specific details for their County Warning Area on weather conditions, evacuation decisions made by local officials, and other precautions necessary to protect life and property.

5 AM EDT Hurricane Ivan and Tropical Storm Jeanne updates

At 5 AM EDT Ivan was spreading hurricane force winds inland after making landfall near Gulf Shores Alabama. Jeanne was nearing the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic.

11 PM EDT Hurricane Ivan and Tropical Storm Jeanne updates

At 11 PM EDT...extremely dangerous Hurricane Ivan was coming closer to the northern Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Jeanne was causing heavy rainfall and flooding over much of Puerto Rico.

National Hurricane Center closely tracking Ivan and Jeanne

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:00:00 EDT

Category Four Hurricane Ivan is bearing down on the northern Gulf Coast. Strong Tropical Storm Jeanne is forecast to move near the northern coast of the Dominican Republic on Thursday.

Turn Around Don't Drown!

Tue, 07 Sep 2004 07:00:00 EDT

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather-related hazard. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many preventable deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, turn around don't drown.

Frances Expected to Dump Heavy Rains Over the Southeastern United States

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 17:00:00 EDT

At 5 pm EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Frances was located inland near latitude 30.6 north, longitude 84.3 west or about 75 miles northeast of Apalachicola, Florida. Frances is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph. On this track Frances will continue to move farther inland.

Large Circulation Center of Frances Expected to Move Over the Florida Panhandle Later Today

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 06:00:00 EDT

At 11 am EDT, the large circulation center of Tropical Storm Frances was located near latitude 29.5 north, longitude 84.0 west or about 60 miles east-southeast of Apalachicola, Florida. Frances is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph. On this track, the center of Frances should move over the Florida Panhandle later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, with higher gusts.

Frances Getting a Little Better Organized over the Warm Waters of the Northeast Gulf of Mexico

Mon, 06 Sep 2004 06:00:00 EDT

At 5 am EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Frances was located near latitude 28.7 north and longitude 83.5 west or about 115 miles southeast of Apalachicola Florida. Frances is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph and a gradual turn toward the northwest is expected by this afternoon. On the forecast track, the center of Frances should continue moving over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and make landfall over the central portion of the Florida Panhandle by this evening.

Frances Heading for the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico... Could Regain Hurricane Strength

Sun, 05 Sep 2004 17:00:00 EDT

At 5PM EDT the center of tropical storm Frances was located about 20 miles east of Tampa Florida. Frances is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours.

Frances Hitting Florida Hard

Sun, 05 Sep 2004 11:00:00 EDT

At 11 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located by radar near latitude 27.7 north, longitude 81.2 west, about 25 miles northeast of Sebring and 80 miles east-southeast of Tampa Florida. The large circulation of Frances is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph. A continued west to west-northwestward track across the peninsula is expected today and Frances should move over the Gulf of Mexico late tonight or Monday morning.

Frances weakening slightly as it moves slowly across southeastern Florida near Lake Okeechobee

Sun, 05 Sep 2004 06:00:00 EDT

At 5 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located near latitude 27.2 north and longitude 80.5 west or about 20 miles west of Stuart. This is also about 135 miles east-southeast of Tampa Florida. Frances is moving toward the west near 8 mph. The western portion of the eyewall has already moved well inland over portions of Palm Beach...Martin and St. Lucie counties. A continued west to west-northwestward motion is expected to move the entire eye of the hurricane inland by sunrise today.

Large Hurricane Nears Florida East Coast

Sat, 04 Sep 2004 23:00:00 EDT

At 11 PM EDT the center of hurricane Frances was located about 35 miles northeast of West Palm Beach Flordia. Frances is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph. The western portion of the eyewall has already moved over portions of Palm Beach.

Large Hurricane Frances Remains Stalled

Sat, 04 Sep 2004 17:00:00 EDT

At 5 pm EDT, the large eye of Hurricane Frances was located by radar and surface observations near latitude 26.9 north, longitude 79.3 west or about 50 miles east-northeast of Palm Beach, Florida. Frances has been nearly stationary for the past several hours but the hurricane should begin to move between the west and west-northwest near 5 mph soon. On this track, the strongest winds surrounding the large eye of Frances will move across the Florida East Coast tonight.

Frances Heading for Florida...Weather Expected to Worsen

Sat, 03 Sep 2004 06:00:00 EDT

At 11 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located by radar and reconnaissance near latitude 26.9 north and longitude 78.8 west or about 80 miles east of Palm Beach Florida. Frances has been drifting between the west and west-northwest during the past few hours but is expected to resume a west-northwest track near 5 mph. On the forecast track, the large eye of Hurricane Frances will be very near the Florida East Coast by late tonight or early Sunday morning.

Frances Continues to Batter the Northwestern Bahamas

Sat, 04 Sep 2004 06:00:00 EDT

At 5 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located near latitude 26.6 north and longitude 78.1 west or about 45 miles east of Freeport Grand Bahama Island. This position is also about 125 miles east of West Palm Beach Florida. Frances is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph. A turn to the west-northwest is expected later today. On the forecast track, the large core of Hurricane Frances will continue to move slowly over the northwestern Bahamas this morning and will be very near the Florida East Coast by late tonight or early Sunday morning.

Outer Squalls of Dangerous Hurricane Frances Moving Over the Florida East Coast, Weather Should Begin to Deteriorate Gradually

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 20:00:00 EDT

At 8 PM EDT the center of hurricane Frances was located about 90 miles east-southeast of Freeport Grand Bahama Island and 200 miles east-southest of the Florida lower east coast

Frances Relentlessly Lashing Central And Western Bahamas...Slowly Heading For Florida

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 16:00:00 EDT

At 2 PM EDT, the center of hurricane Frances was located by surface observations from Bahamas and a reconnaissance plane very near the southern tip of Great Abaco in the Bahamas and 200 miles East-Southeast of the Florida Lower East Coast

Wind Gusts of 115 mph in the Abacos

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:00:00 EDT

At 11 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located by surface observations from the Bahamas and a reconnaissance about 40 miles northwest of Eleuthera Island and 220 miles east-southeast of the Florida lower East Coast. Frances is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph. A west-northwest to northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track, the core of Hurricane Frances will continue to move near or over the northwestern Bahamas today.

Center of Dangerous Frances Approaching Eleuthera Island in the Northwestern Bahamas

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 07:00:00 EDT

At 5 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Frances was located near latitude 24.9 north and longitude 76.0 west or just east of Eleuthera Island. This position is also about 285 miles east-southeast of the Florida lower East Coast. Frances is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph and a west-northwest to northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours.

Frances Weakens Slightly...Still a Dangerous Category Three Hurricane Moving through the Bahamas

Thu, 02 Sep 2004 23:00:00 EDT

At 11 pm EDT, the eye of Hurricane Frances was located by reconnaissance aircraft, satellite images and radar about 25 miles east-southeast of northern Cat Island. This is also about 330 miles east-southeast of the Florida lower East Coast.

San Salvador in the Eye of Frances... Sustained Winds of 114 MPH Reported

Thu, 02 Sep 2004 17:00:00 EDT

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the east coast of Florida from Florida City northward to Flagler Beach... including Lake Okeechobee.

Dangerous Hurricane Frances heading for Florida ...Hurricane Warnings Issued

Thu, 02 Sep 2004 11:00:00 EDT

At 11 am EDT, a Hurricane Warning has been issued for the East Coast of Florida from Florida City northward to Flagler Beach, including Lake Okeechobee. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

Dangerous Category Four Frances Continues West-Northwestward Through the Bahamas...Florida Hurricane Watch Extended Southward

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 15:00:00 EDT

A Hurricane Watch is now in effect for the Florida East Coast from Craig Key northward to Flagler Beach, including Lake Okeechobee

NOAA Tracks Tropical Storms in the Atlantic

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 15:00:00 EDT

Get the latest updates on hurricanes and tropical storms from NOAA's National Hurricane Center

Gaston Very Near the Coast of South Carolina, Will be Inland Shortly

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 20:00:00 EDT

At 9 AM EDT, the center of tropical storm Gaston was located near the coast in the vicinity of Bulls Bay and about 30 miles east of Charleson, South Carolina.

NOAA Tracks Tropical Storms in the Atlantic

Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:00:00 EDT

Get the latest updates on hurricanes and tropical storms from NOAA's National Hurricane Center

Inland Flooding from Hurricanes Can Be Deadly

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:00:00 EDT

Inland flooding is responsible for more than half the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. Inland flooding threatens communities hundreds of miles from the coast as intense rain falls from these huge tropical air masses.

What is a Hurricane?

Wed, 14 Aug 2004 13:00:00 EDT

A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the Earth's surface. Each year, an average of ten tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Some of these impact the U.S. coastline. Learn more about hurricanes.

NOAA Keeps a close watch on the Tropics

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:00:00 EDT

Get the latest updates on hurricanes and tropical storms from NOAA's National Hurricane Center

Updates on Tropical Weather from NOAA

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 11:30:00 EDT

At 11 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Charley was located near latitude 25.2 north...longitude 82.8 west or about 145 miles south of Sarasota Florida. Charley is moving toward the north near 18 mph and a turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected today. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 MPH with higher gusts.

Updates on Tropical Weather from NOAA

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:30:00 EDT

At 7 AM EDT the eye of Hurricane Charley was located about 75 miles west-southwest of Key West Florida. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible and Charley is forecast to be a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida west coast.

Updates on Tropical Weather from NOAA

Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:00:00 EDT

Bonnie is well inland and expected to lose tropical charateristics. Hurricane Charley has strengthened to a Category Two Hurricane - additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Charley could become a major hurricane Thursday night or Friday

Latest on hurricanes and tropical storms from NOAA

Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:00:00 EDT

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bonnie located in the north central Gulf of Mexico ... also on Hurricane Charley located in the northwestern Caribbean.

Latest on hurricanes and tropical storms from NOAA

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:00:00 EDT

Tropical Storm Bonnie getting stronger ... Charley has been upgraded to a Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Bonnie and Tropical Storm Charley

Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:00:00 EDT

Interests in the Caribbean Sea and North-Central and Northeastern Gulf of Mexico should closely monitor the progress of these storms.

NWS Maps Provide Annual Summaries of Significant Weather Events Across the Nation

Wed, 04 Aug 2004 07:00:00 EST

Since 1994, the National Weather Service has produced color maps highlighting the year's most significant weather events. Each U.S. map includes the type and date of event, states impacted, number of deaths, and monetary damage.

Alex Moving Away from the US After Battering the Outer Banks

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 20:00:00 EST

At 5 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Alex was located about 65 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Alex is moving toward the northeast near 17 mph, and this motion is expected to continue over the next 24 hours, according to the NOAA National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours.

Alex Category Two Hurricane as it Parallels the Outer Blanks

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 12:00:00 EST

At 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Alex was located about 40 miles south-southwest of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Alex is moving toward the northeast near 15 mph. A northeastward motion with a small increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Alex is expected to remain just offshore of the North Carolina Outer Banks.

Alex Becomes The First Hurricane Of The 2004 Season...Moving Almost Parallel To The North Carolina Coast

Tue, 03 Aug 2004 07:00:00 EST

At 5 am EDT, the center of Hurricane Alex was located near latitude 33.5 north and longitude 76.9 west or about 80 miles south-southwest of Cape Lookout North Carolina. This is also about 75 miles east-southeast of Wilmington North Carolina. Alex is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph...and this motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track...the center of Alex is forecast to pass very near the North Carolina Outer Banks later today.

New Global Ultraviolet (UV) Index Now Available

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

NOAA's National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a new Global UV Index. These are a set of guidelines designed to better help people understand which precautions to take to protect themselves from different levels of UV radiation. Sunlight that feels so good can be harmful - know how to protect yourself. Reduce your chances of UV-related health problems.

Hurricane Safety Plans Save Lives

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

It is important for you and your family to HAVE A PLAN that makes you as safe as possible in your home. Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm. Learn how to prepare for hurricane hazards.

Play it Cool in Summer Heat

Tue, 21 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

Heat can tax the human body beyond its abilities. In a normal year, about 175 Americans succumb to the demands of summer heat. Know the signs of heat disorders and take some simple precautions when the heat is on.

Why Do Forecasters Still Rely on Weather Balloons?

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

Twice every day, from nearly 100 locations in the United States, NOAA's National Weather Service launches weather balloons, carrying instrument packages called radiosondes. Radiosonde sensors measure upper-air conditions such as atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction. The data is important for aviation safety, and meteorologists use radiosonde information to prepare weather forecasts.

Need Marine Forecasts Immediately? Call Dial-A-Buoy.

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

Mariners can now hear the latest coastal and offshore weather observations via telephone through a service called Dial-A-Buoy. Dial-A-Buoy provides wind and wave measurements taken within the last hour at buoy and Coastal-Marine Automated Network (C-MAN) stations located in the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes. To access Dial-A-Buoy, dial (228) 688-1948 using any touch tone phone and input station identifier information.

Is Your Community StormReady?

Thu, 02 Jul 2004 07:00:00 EST

Americans live in the most severe weather-prone country on Earth. Each year, Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, as well as an average of 6 deadly hurricanes. Communities can now rely on the National Weather Service's StormReady program to help them guard against the ravages of Mother Nature.

Know What to Do If You Get Caught in a Hurricane

Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

June-November is hurricane season. Do you know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning? Keep your family safe. Be prepared by following tips for "Survival in a Hurricane."

Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 20-26, 2004 - Medical Aspects of Lightning

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Lightning has been the second largest storm killer in the U.S. for the last 40 years, exceeded only by floods. According to Storm Data, a National Weather Service publication, the U.S. averages 67 reported lightning fatalities per year. Due to under reporting, the figures are more realistically about 100 deaths per year. Only about 10 percent of people who are struck by lightning are killed, leaving 90 percent with various degrees of disability.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 20-26, 2004 - Indoor Lightning Safety

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Did you know a house or other substantial building offers the best protection from lightning? On the outside, lightning can travel along the outer shell of the building or may follow metal gutters and downspouts to the ground. Inside a structure, lightning can follow conductors such as the electrical wiring, plumbing, and telephone lines to the ground. Learn how to stay safe indoors.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 20-26, 2004 - Outdoor Lightning Safety

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Each year, about 400 children and adults in the U.S. are struck by lightning while working outside, at sports events, on the beach, mountain climbing, mowing the lawn, or during other outdoor activities. Learn how to stay safe.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 20-26, 2004 - Lightning Science

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

At any given moment, there are 1,800 thunderstorms in progress somewhere on the Earth. This amounts to 16 million storms each year! Scientists who study lightning have a better understanding today of the process that produces lightning, but there is still more to learn. U.S. lightning detection systems monitor an average of 25 million strokes of lightning from cloud to ground every year!

Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 20-26, 2004 - Lightning Overview

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Don't be a victim. Seek shelter indoors when thunderstorms and lightning threaten! Summer is the peak season for one of the Nation's deadliest weather phenomena - lightning. In the U.S., an average of 67 people are killed each year by lightning. In 2003, there were 44 deaths. That's more than the annual number of people killed by tornadoes or hurricanes. Many more are struck but survive. Play it safe, find out more about lightning safety.

Heat Kills!

Fri, 18 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Heat-related deaths outpace fatalities in several other severe weather categories. Based on a 10-year average from 1992-2001, excessive heat claimed 219 lives each year. By contrast, floods killed 88; tornadoes, 57; lightning, 52; and hurricanes, 15. Be aware of dangerous heat conditions by following NWS's Mean Heat Index.

How Intense Will the Sun be Tomorrow?

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

The NWS makes daily forecasts of Ultraviolet intensity for 52 metropolitan areas in a product called the UV Index. The UV Index is a next-day forecast of the amount of skin-damaging UV radiation expected to reach the Earth's surface at the time when the sun is highest in the sky (solar noon).

Floods and Flash Floods Are the Deadliest Severe Weather Event

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

Flash floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release of water held by an ice jam. Rapidly rising water can reach heights of 30 feet or more. Most flash floods are caused by slow-moving thunderstorms, or multiple thunderstorms which move over the same area one right after the other.

Never Cross a Flooded Road

Mon, 01 Jun 2004 07:00:00 EST

NOAA and EPA Adopt New Global Ultraviolet Index Guidelines

Fri, 28 May 2004 16:00:00 EST

The NOAA National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency announced the new Global Ultraviolet Index, which replaces the existing UV reporting methods in the United States. The announcement was made jointly by the agencies in Washington, D.C.

Weather Concerns Change From Storms, Tornadoes to Flooding

Wed, 26 May 2004 16:00:00 EST

Central states residents turned their attention from the skies to saturated ground Wednesday as flooding concerns overrode cares about severe weather. As skies cleared of rain clouds, residents in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin contended with swollen rivers and streams.

"Break the Grip of the Rip" National Campaign Kicks-Off

Mon, 24 May 2004 07:00:00 EST

This week NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) and the U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA) launched a national public awareness campaign to prevent rip current deaths. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. Rip currents can be killers. The USLA estimates that more than 100 deaths from rip currents occur on our Nation's beaches annually.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 16-22, 2004

Mon, 17 May 2004 07:00:00 EST

President Bush has declared May 16-22, 2004, to be National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Also this week, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) unveils its 2004 hurricane season outlook. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. It is important for your family to have a preparedness plan that includes all of these hazards.

NOAA Extends Comment Period on Draft "Fair Weather" Partnership Policy

Mon, 03 May 2004 11:00:00 EST

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is extending to June 30, 2004, its public comment period on a newly drafted policy governing NOAA's National Weather Service interactions and cooperation with the greater consortium of public, private, and academic weather and climate institutions.

NOAA Issues Draft Policy to Foster "Fair Weather" Partnerships

Sun, 11 Jan 2004 23:00:00 EST

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting public comment on a newly drafted policy governing NOAA's National Weather Service interactions and cooperation with the greater consortium of public, private and academic weather and climate institutions.

Keep an Eye on the Wind Chill

Thu, 15 Jan 2005 23:00:00 EST

With an arctic airmass spreading over much of the northeastern U.S., the NOAA National Weather Service reminds residents in those affected areas to keep an eye on the wind chill , as well as the outside temperatures.

Check Out The World's Largest Archive of Weather Data

Tue, 06 Jan 2004 09:00:00 EST

All weather and climate data gathered by the National Weather Service, military services, Federal Aviation Administration, and Coast Guard is archived at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The NCDC compiles the weather data (temperatures, precipitation totals, heating and cooling degree days, and more) collected from thousands of sites in the U.S. and abroad.

Floods and Flash Floods Are the Deadliest Severe Weather Event

Fri, 02 Jan 2004 09:00:00 EST

Flash floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release of water held by an ice jam. Rapidly rising water can reach heights of 30 feet or more. Most flash floods are caused by slow-moving thunderstorms, or thunderstorms which move over the same area one right after the other.

Travel Plans for the Holidays?

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

See where severe weather is expected next. The National Weather Service issues watches, warnings, and advisories for severe weather across the U.S. that is updated every five minutes.

NOAA Issues USA Winter Weather Update

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

The Winter Solstice begins on Monday, December 22, but if you ask many people living in the U.S. they might tell you winter is already here! With this year poised to being one of the wettest years on record in many states east of the Mississippi, people are asking, "What will the rest of the winter bring?"

The National Weather Service and Aviation: Working Together Since the First Flight

Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

The Wright Brothers relied on information from the Weather Bureau Office in Kitty Hawk, NC, to plan and successfully execute their first flight back in 1903. The U.S. Weather Bureau issued its first aviation weather forecast in December 1918, for the Aerial Mail Service route from New York to Chicago. Read more about Congress passing the Air Commerce Act in 1926 and how today's NWS issues almost 2,500 aviation weather forecasts for 537 airports around the Nation every day helping mitigate air traffic delays and reduce weather-related aviation accidents.

Tropical Storm Odette - The 15th Named Storm of the Year - Forms in the Caribbean Sea

Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:00:00 EST

NOAA satellite data indicate that the tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Odette, the 15th named storm of the year and the first storm to form in the Caribbean sea in December. At 4 p.m. EST, the center of tropical storm Odette was estimated near latitude 14.0 north, longitude 75.6 west or about 280 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, according to the NOAA National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla.

NOAA Reports Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tue, 02 Dec 2003 10:00:00 EST

With the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season having officially ended Nov. 30, NOAA hurricane specialists said the above-normal 2003 Atlantic hurricane season produced 14 tropical storms, of which 7 became hurricanes and 3 became major hurricanes (Fabian, Isabel and Kate). Six of the named systems affected the United States, bringing high wind, storm surge or rain.

Visit the World's Largest Archive of Weather Data

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 EDT

All weather and climate data gathered by the National Weather Service, military services, Federal Aviation Administration, and Coast Guard is archived at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The NCDC compiles the weather data (temperatures, precipitation totals, heating and cooling degree days, and more) collected from thousands of sites in the U.S. and abroad.

Travel Plans for Thanksgiving?

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:00:00 EDT

See where severe weather is expected next. The National Weather Service issues watches, warnings, and advisories for severe weather across the U.S. that is updated every five minutes.

Winter Outlook Update: Winter Weather Still Promising Much Variablity

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:00:00 EDT

The NOAA Climate Prediction Center released its update to the U.S. winter outlook, which says temperatures and precipitation may vary this season, especially in the East.

Do You Know Your WCM?

Sat, 15 Nov 2003 11:00:00 EDT

Every National Weather Service Forecast Office has a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) who oversees the public forecast and warning programs in their community, and ensures that people who use NWS products are satisfied with the services we provide. WCMs carry out a public awareness program designed to educate communities about severe weather and mitigate impacts caused by severe weather events. Get the name of your WCM.

Powerful Winds Blow Across Northweastern Parts of USA

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 10:00:00 EDT

Strong winds, some reaching hurricane strength, blew across parts of the northea stern United States Thursday creating dangerous driving conditions and toppling trees and power lines. From southeastern Virginia all the way up to Maine, winds howled at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. In State College, Pa., a no n-thunderstorm wind was clocked at 74 mph, the wind speed of a minimal hurricane .

NWS's Photo Library is a Rich Resource

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:00:00 EDT

The National Weather Service photo library is full of images of scientific accomplishment, technological innovation, and community service. The photos help tell the stories of our people and their service to communities across America, from telegraph operators of the Army Signal Service in the 1870s to the women who joined our ranks during World War II. Enjoy these snapshots of the heritage of the Weather Bureau and today's National Weather Service.

Winter is Coming!

Sun, 02 Nov 2003 23:00:00 EDT

Learn how to protect your family, pets, and property from hazardous winter weather. Winter storms are deceptive killers, because most deaths related to the storm are caused by traffic accidents on icy roads or hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. Before winter sets in, take this opportunity to get ready for the upcoming winter season by preparing emergency survival kits for your home and car. Make sure your family has a disaster plan for handling severe winter weather.

Weather May Help Battle Against Wildfires in California

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:00:00 EDT

In southern California a strong onshore flow off the ocean heavily laden with moisture has dramatically raised the humidity across the area, according to the NOAA National Weather Service. Strong southwest to westerly winds of 20 to 40 mph with higher gusts are expected inland Thursday with this marine push, said forecasters from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., and NOAA National Weather Service forecast offices in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Wildfires Burn Throughout California

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:00:00 EDT

Wildfires burning for days merged into walls of flame stretching for miles across parts of Southern California on Sunday causing death and destruction. Air travel has been disrupted across the nation. Over the weekend, more than 7,000 firefighters fought ten major fires in southern California, one large cluster in the San Diego area and another about 100 miles north in mountainous areas north of Los Angeles.

NOAA Issues 2003-04 Winter Outlook For The Nation

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 12:00:00 EDT

Temperatures in Alaska, the far West, Southwest and Southern Plains are expected to be above normal for the 2003-04 winter. For other parts of the nation, the winter will bring equal chances of above-, below- or near-normal temperatures, according to NOAA forecasters.

Floods and Flash Floods Are the Deadliest Severe Weather Event

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:00:00 EDT

Inland Flooding is Dangerous

Mon, 06 Oct 2003 17:00:00 EDT

In the last 30 years, inland flooding has been responsible for more than half the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. Inland flooding can be a major threat to communities hundreds of miles from the coast as intense rain falls from these huge tropical air masses.

Never Cross a Flooded Road

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 16:00:00 EDT

What is a Storm Surge?

Tue, 24 Sep 2003 17:00:00 EDT

The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge. Storm surge is simply water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm.

Take a Virtual Tour of NWS's National Data Buoy Center!

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:00:00 EDT

National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters need frequent, high-quality marine observations to analyze conditions before they prepare forecasts. NWS's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) provides hourly observations from a network of about 70 buoys and 60 C-MAN stations. Take a virtual tour of the NDBC located in Stennis Space Center, MS.