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NOAA Weather's All Hazard Monitor U.S. Coast Guard Comprehensive local storm and weather information.Other Miscellaneous Resources
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Stan Goldenberg's Short Course in Building Plywood Shutters from NOAA AOML/Hurricane Research Division
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2011 Hurricane Names Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katia Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney
From the The Tampa Tribune:
(August 5, 2011)
From the NOAA website:
(May 19, 2011)
The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service. Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year:Each of these ranges has a 70 percent likelihood, and indicate that activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. “The United States was fortunate last year. Winds steered most of the season’s tropical storms and all hurricanes away from our coastlines,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “However we can’t count on luck to get us through this season. We need to be prepared, especially with this above-normal outlook.”
- 12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which:
- 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including:
- 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher)
Dr. Grey's 2011 forecast
Colorado State University storm prognosticators Phil Klotzbach and William Gray call for 16 named storms, including nine hurricanes this year. They predict five of those hurricanes will be major systems, with winds greater than 110 mph. If this forecast proves accurate, it would translate to a busy season. The average season has 11 named storms, with six hurricanes, two of them intense. Drs. Klotzbach and Gray say that the Atlantic basin sea surface temperatures should remain warm, although a bit cooler than last year. They don't expect this season to be as frenetic as last year, when there were 19 named storms. “All vulnerable coastal residents should make hurricane preparations every year, regardless of how active or inactive the seasonal forecast is,” Klotzbach said. “It takes only one hurricane near you to make this a bad year for you.”
The NOAA weather pages contain a wealth of information and background on hurricanes that could affect the Tampa Bay area. Quoting NOAA:“History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Hurricane Preparedness Week during 2011 will be held May 22nd through May 28th.Another interesting source of information is Dr. Jeff Masters at Weather Underground. The following excerpts are from Dr. Masters —
“The goal of the NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Web site is to inform the public about the hurricane hazards and provide knowledge which can be used to take ACTION. This information can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water.” Read more at NOAA Hurricane Preparedness.La Niña weaker; may be gone by summerAn interesting archive about past hurricanes dates from 1851.
By Dr. Jeff Masters
Published: 4:05 PM GMT on February 15, 2011
“A significant shift is occurring in the Equatorial waters of the Eastern Pacific off the coast of South America, where the tell-tale signs of the end to the current La Niña event are beginning to show up. A borderline moderate/strong La Niña event has been underway since last summer, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs) about 1.5°C below average over a wide stretch of the Equatorial Pacific. These cool SSTs have altered the course of the jet stream and have had major impacts on the global atmosphere... What does this mean for hurricane season? La Niña or neutral conditions promote very active Atlantic hurricane seasons, while El Niños sharply reduce Atlantic hurricane activity, by increasing wind shear. Will the probable demise of La Niña this spring allow an El Niño to take its place by this fall? Well, don't get your hopes up.” READ MORE HERE.
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