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Tropical Cyclone Series Part 2, Potential Tropical Cyclone Advisories can be issued by the National Hurricane Center before a weather disturbance becomes a tropical cyclone and to communicate that the system poses a risk of wind or storm surge to land areas. This change has

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You can play a large role in how your neighbors fare before, during and after a hurricane. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/use-caution-af…

You can play a large role in how your neighbors fare before, during and after a hurricane. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
noaa.gov/use-caution-af…
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Dangers remain even after the skies turn blue. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm. Here's a video detailing some dangers after the storm passes: youtu.be/XY4SfSwU7g4

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Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. Here is the list of names for the Atlantic basin in 2025.

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. Here is the list of names for the Atlantic basin in 2025.
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As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, NHC is encouraging you to build your Knowledge Kit. For day 6 of preparedness week, Andrew Hagen will be discussing Time of Arrival Graphics. youtube.com/shorts/60XSJuY…

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Tropical Cyclone Series Part 3, How does the accuracy and consistency of NHC tropical cyclone track forecasts and compares them with the accuracy and consistency of the models that are used to make those forecasts. youtu.be/RB1mTkgkI5E

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Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/take-action-to… #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
noaa.gov/take-action-to… #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
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Take action TODAY to be better prepared. Even if you’re already well-prepared, there is always more to learn. Understand your risk from water & wind! Find out if you live in a flood-prone area or evacuation zone, and know your home’s structural risks youtu.be/xmpu_VHst_4

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Hurricanes can produce tornadoes, on average 70% of hurricanes produce at least one tornado. Tornadoes can occur far away from the center of the storm and may occur even a few days after landfall. Below is an example of the number of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from

Hurricanes can produce tornadoes, on average 70% of hurricanes produce at least one tornado. Tornadoes can occur far away from the center of the storm and may occur even a few days after landfall. Below is an example of the number of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from
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As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, NHC is encouraging you to build your knowledge kit. For day 7 of preparedness week, Lisa Bucci will be discussing the Tropical Weather Outlook. youtube.com/shorts/20jOQna…

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Did you know that rip currents are the 3rd-highest cause of fatalities in the U.S. from tropical cyclones? Rip currents are the hidden hurricane hazard. noaanhc.wordpress.com/2025/04/30/rip…

Did you know that rip currents are the 3rd-highest cause of fatalities in the U.S. from tropical cyclones? Rip currents are the hidden hurricane hazard. noaanhc.wordpress.com/2025/04/30/rip…
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🚨 Yes, we know Hurricane Preparedness Week was last week... But if you’re anything like us, your emergency kit is still half full and your flashlight batteries are still... somewhere. 😅 Hurricane season starts June 1, and we’ve still got time to get our act together. Let’s

🚨 Yes, we know Hurricane Preparedness Week was last week...

But if you’re anything like us, your emergency kit is still half full and your flashlight batteries are still... somewhere. 😅

Hurricane season starts June 1, and we’ve still got time to get our act together. Let’s
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Today, May 15, marks the first day of routine issuance of the Atlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2025. The tropics look quiet for the next 7 days. Visit hurricanes.gov for updates.

Today, May 15, marks the first day of routine issuance of the  Atlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2025.  The tropics look quiet for the next 7 days. Visit hurricanes.gov for updates.
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🧵 JUST IN: NOAA forecasters predict an above-normal 2025 Atlantic #HurricaneSeason See our news release at: bit.ly/2025AtlanticHu… NWS Climate Prediction Center National Weather Service #HurricaneOutlook #WeatherReadyNation

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May 23: The tropics remain quiet for now. No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 7 days. Remember, you can follow all the latest Tropical Weather Outlooks throughout the hurricane season at hurricanes.gov

May 23: The tropics remain quiet for now.  No tropical cyclones are expected through the next 7 days.

Remember, you can follow all the latest Tropical Weather Outlooks throughout the hurricane season at hurricanes.gov
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The front page of NHC's website (hurricanes.gov) now displays the 7-day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook as the default. Before this change, the front page showed the 2-day Outlook, which often meant developing systems were "hidden" until their formation potential

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Monday evening 6/2: A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near or offshore of the southeastern U.S. coast within the next 2 to 3 days. The system has a low chance of formation later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.

Monday evening 6/2: A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near or offshore of the southeastern U.S. coast within the next 2 to 3 days. The system has a low chance of formation later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.
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8 am EDT Tue Jun 3: A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form along a frontal boundary in a couple days off the SE U.S. coast. The low could gradually acquire subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week if it remains offshore. Stay tuned to

8 am EDT Tue Jun 3: A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form along a frontal boundary in a couple days off the SE U.S. coast. The low could gradually acquire subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week if it remains offshore. 

Stay tuned to
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8pm EDT 6/3: A broad trough continues producing showers and thunderstorms near Florida and adjacent waters. The system should coalesce into a low pressure in a couple days near the southeast U.S. coast, and there is a low chance of formation later this week while it moves

8pm EDT 6/3: A broad trough continues producing showers and thunderstorms near Florida and adjacent waters. The system should coalesce into a low pressure in a couple days near the southeast U.S. coast, and there is a low chance of formation later this week while it moves
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A non-tropical low is expected to form on Thursday, but likely inland over the Carolinas—reducing chances for tropical or subtropical development. Formation chances have dropped to near 0%, but heavy rain & flash flooding are still possible along the SE coast through Thursday.

A non-tropical low is expected to form on Thursday, but likely inland over the Carolinas—reducing chances for tropical or subtropical development.  

Formation chances have dropped to near 0%, but heavy rain & flash flooding are still possible along the SE coast through Thursday.