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Online Hurricane Resources

The following sites provide useful data during tropical activity:

National Data Buoy Center
This site provides recent marine data (wind speed, direction, gusts; wave heights; air temps; and atmospheric pressure) from buoys and other observation stations.

National Hurricane Center
The NHC Tropical Prediction Center offers a wealth of information, including data on aircraft reconnaissance, as well as the latest satellite data. The site also catalogs all bulletins.

FEMA Storm Watch
Find out what areas have received emergency disaster declarations and link to state emergency management offices.

NWS Hurricane Awareness
This site offers solid hurricane awareness and preparedness tips, plus links to many more resources.

Central Pacific Hurricane Center
This site tracks storms that have potential for affecting the Hawaiian islands.

Tropical Cyclone Center
Track typhoons past and present on this site, based in Hong Kong. Includes maps showing projected path of storms.

Hurricane Preparedness Week
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Learn your vulnerability and how to reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Historical Hurricane Tracks

Integrated Ocean Observing System
OpenIOOS is a grass-roots partnership effort to support integration of the various activities involved in collection of observations and making predictions of the coastal environment, including contributions from federal agencies and research institutions.

National Warning System
A list of warnings for hurricanes and other weather events around the country.

American Red Cross
Get information on disaster relief initiatives and where to go to get help.

Energy Star Hurricane Help
Tips and resources for being energy efficient while rebuilding your battered home.

Detailed Forecast

3 - Day Forecast
Fri
Partly Cloudy
49
Sat
Partly Cloudy
52
Sun
Partly Cloudy
50
Severe Weather Team 2
Karen Minton
Karen Minton, AMS Certified Meteorologist, morning and noon.
More Details

Metro Atlanta
From Meteorologist Karen Minton

It is cold this morning, and will not warm up a lot today. Highs will stay in the upper 40s. The weekend looks dry, and cold. Next chance of rain will be early next week.

Today: Sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Lows in the low 30s and upper 20; Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday: Sunny. Low near 30; Highs near 50.

Monday: Sunny. Lows near 30; Highs in the ower 50s.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s; Highs in the mid 50s.

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