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Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end

November 26, 2019

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NOAA's GOES-East satellite captured these three hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic waters on September 3, 2019: From left to right we have Fernand, Dorian and Gabrielle. The season tallied 18 named storms, ending with Sebastien.

From hurricanes to seal pups: 4 ways research drones are helping scientists

November 12, 2019

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An aerial photo of northern fur seals and Steller sea lions captured by the APH-28 hexacopter drone during August 2019 research surveys on Bogoslof Island, Alaska, an active volcano.

NOAA storm surge scientist awarded Service to America medal

October 16, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

NOAA sees fifth Hurricane Humberto through a high-powered lens

September 17, 2019

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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite September 15, 2019.

The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season: A look from above

September 10, 2019

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NOAA’s GOES-12 satellite captured this image of Hurricane Ivan just before landfall along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast on Sept. 16, 2004

Your one-stop page for #Dorian web, imagery and social media resources

August 30, 2019

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Hurricane Dorian on Aug. 30, 2019

4 hurricanes in 6 weeks? It happened to one state in 2004.

August 26, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

Assessing Barry's damage to coastal communities from the air

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NOAA's GOES-East captured this image of Tropical Storm Barry as it approached the Louisana coast on July 12, 2019

Find out how #Barry may affect your local weather

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two on July 10, 2019

Robots probe ocean depths in mission to fine-tune hurricane forecasts

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A NOAA ocean glider, seen in waters off the coast of Puerto Rico in July 2018. These robotic, unmanned gliders are equipped with sensors to measure the salt content (salinity) and temperature as they move through the ocean at different depths. The gliders, which can operate in hurricane conditions, collect data during dives down to a half mile below the sea surface, and transmit the data to satellites when they surface.

NOAA Fisheries Director Chris Oliver has seen hurricanes from land, sea, and sky

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A satellite image of Hurricane Maria, September 19, 2017.

Podcast: Autonomous technology helps predict hurricane intensity

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Getting ready for the Atlantic hurricane season

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More than 2500 students in the 4th and 5 grade took a tour of the NOAA WD-3D Orion Aircraft and met the crews who fly into the storms. The kids will take that information home to see if their families are ready for hurricanes. May 9, 2019.

Warming may increase the risk of rapidly intensifying hurricanes along the East Coast

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GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018

NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season

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Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10, 2018. With winds as high as 160 mph, the Category 5 storm slammed coastal towns in the area, leveling buildings and structures, flooding streets and leaving a trail of destruction.

NOAA predicts above-normal 2019 hurricane season in the central Pacific

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This NOAA GOES-15 satellite image shows Hurricane Lane positioned about 300 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island at 2 p.m. ET on August 22, 2018.

Are hurricanes and tropical cyclones moving at a more leisurely pace?

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Members of the South Carolina's Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) perform rescue operations in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 31, 2017, after Hurricane Harvey.

NOAA will issue its 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook on May 23

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NOAA's GOES-East captured this image of Hurricane Michael as it came ashore near Mexico Beach, Florida on Oct. 10, 2018. According to the National Hurricane Center, Michael intensified before landfall with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, heavy rainfall, and deadly storm surge.

Storm surge, the deadliest threat from tropical cyclones

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Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10, 2018. The category 5 hurricane came ashore with 160 mph winds and strong storm surge.

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2019

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NOAA & Air Force Reserve ‘Hurricane Hunters’ to visit East Coast on preparedness tour

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Weather-ready Nation

Visitors line up for tours aboard the U.S. Air Force WC-130J in Galveston, Texas, on May 18, 2016.

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 5 at time of U.S. landfall

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NOAA's GOES-East captured this image of Hurricane Michael as it came ashore near Mexico Beach, Florida on Oct. 10, 2018. According to the National Hurricane Center, Michael intensified before landfall with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, heavy rainfall, and deadly storm surge.

Tropical storms and hurricanes in winter and spring?

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This image of Tropical Storm Arlene was captured by NOAA/NASA Suomi NPP satellite on April 20, 2017

Creating the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook: May makes all the difference

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GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018.

U.S. hurricane forecasters embark on preparedness mission to Mexico and Caribbean

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Visitors wait to board NOAA and USAF Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft in Panama City, Panama during the 2018 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.

Florence and Michael retired by the World Meteorological Organization

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GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018.

NOAA talks hurricanes and climate at National Press Club

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From left, Jeremy Gregory, Ph.D., Gerry Bell, Ph.D, and moderator Ferdous Al-Faruque.

Destructive 2018 Atlantic hurricane season draws to an end

November 28, 2018

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This aerial image shows extensive damage along the coast in Mexico Beach, Florida, caused by Hurricane Michael. NOAA's National Geodetic Survey began collecting damage assessment imagery in the aftermath of the storm October 11, 2018.

NOAA team sees Florence and Michael storm surge devastation first-hand

November 9, 2018

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GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018

NOAA detects navigation hazards following Hurricane Michael

October 18, 2018

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Aerial images of damage from Michael available

October 12, 2018

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response and restoration

This aerial image shows extensive damage along the coast in Mexico Beach, Florida, caused by Hurricane Michael. NOAA's National Geodetic Survey began collecting damage assessment imagery in the aftermath of the storm October 11, 2018.

Get the latest on Hurricane Michael at our one-stop webpage

October 9, 2018

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A satellite image of Hurricane Michael as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. October 9, 2018.

We may be past the peak, but hurricane season is far from over

October 3, 2018

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Three basic factors – warm sea surface temperatures, wind, and a tropical storm system – cause Atlantic hurricane activity to peak in September, allowing storms like Hurricane Florence to form.

Study: Climate warming to boost major hurricanes in active Atlantic seasons

September 27, 2018

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During one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in recent years, three simultaneous hurricanes were captured by the Suomi-NPP satellite on September 8, 2017. The appearance of Katia (left), Irma (center), and Jose (right) was the first such occurrence since 2010. All three hurricanes were threatening land at the time.

After landfall: 4 ways NOAA is helping your community recover from Florence

September 20, 2018

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response and restoration

A NOAA navigation response team from New London, CT, surveys the Port of Morehead City, NC, after Hurricane Florence. Photo taken September 19, 2018.