2024 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour: Meet members of NHC, NOAA, USAF and tour WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft at the airport!
16Apr 9a-230p Nassau, Bahamas
18Apr 9a-230p Barbados
19Apr 10a-1p St. Lucia
20Apr 930a-330p Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
#PRVI
Why is a place in Colorado USA looking into Hurricanes? CSU has the most data driven backed predictions for each season that I have come across. Decades of science, historical data and current computer modeling. In the end: an above average season is what they're telling us. So you can make sure you are prepared.
CSU grabbed headlines this week calling for a very active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season. Will likely see other groups call for above average season as well. NHC releases their numbers in late May. (1/2)
While numbers don't convey what storms hit where, key points can be made such as: -Above average water temperatures (Every degree matters to a Hurricane) -El Nino fading to La Nina (less wind shear Caribbean / Atlantic) -Higher chance more Westward reaching storms (US/Caribbean)
2023 Eastern Pacific Hurricane names #Dora (Hawaii wildfires) & #Otis (Acapulco, Mexico) have been retired. Will be replaced by Debora & Otilio in the six year rotation of storm names.
The decision, based on if storm considered so deadly, costly or too sensitive to use again, is made at the annual spring WMO meeting (World Metrological Organization - an international body focused on cooperation in meteorology & atmospheric sciences).
NHC issues Hurricane #Dora (2023) report. To be updated with additional information by Central Pacific Hurricane Center at later date.
Dora's presence helped tighten pressure gradient with High to the North indirectly increasing winds that spread devastating #Maui fire #HIwx #Hawaii
The full report, along with other 2023 reports completed thus far from NHC, can be found here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php
NHC 2024 annual hurricane product update announced. Key new features:
-AI generated Spanish translation of additional products for Atlantic/East Pacific(was humans at NWS Puerto Rico, if time allowed)
-Rainfall forecast maps for Central America & Caribbean(was US only)
-Easier to issue US Watch/Warnings (matches international now).
-Links to more info added to 'public advisory' text.
-Previously mentioned inland US Watch/Warnings to cone map(coming Aug2024)
Full report: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/NHC_New_Products_Updates_2024.pdf
Tropical Storm #Akara forms in the South Atlantic. Located about 900km East of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Last animation shows storm pulling tropical moisture from the North. 19Feb2024
(Note: NHC monitors the North Atlantic (North of equator), so no traditional maps/info from them).
Experimental version of cone map coming 15Aug. Adds inland Tropical Storm & Hurricane Watch/Warning (currently your local NWS office issues) (US only, other countries stay same with coastal watch/warning). Cone is more transparent as emphasis turns towards impact/risk. Cone shape/size does not determine risk, it's just average error in center point forecast track over last 5 years. Regular cone map will continue to be issued along side it. Feb2024 https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/NHC_Cone_Graphic_Change_Announcement.pdf
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