“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm ...

Last year, the NHC started issuing an experimental cone map that included inland hazards, such as hurricane warnings well up into Georgia for Hurricane Helene. Helene sent up to 30 inches of rain ...

Andrew Hazelton helped make hurricane models more accurate. He was one of hundreds of NOAA workers to lose their jobs—and ...

Here’s your first reminder of the season, and a reminder of growing importance: Impacts such as storm surge/rip currents, ...

National Hurricane Center forecasts rely on hurricane hunters, including flight crews who fly into hurricanes to gather data.

As we prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important to stay informed about updates that could impact forecasting and storm communication. Tropical storms can bring dangerous wind, ...

Some people still confuse “watch” and “warning.” Tornado Warning, for example, requires immediate action as a tornado has ...