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(Covers Atlantic, Caribbean and East and Central Pacific to the International Dateline)

Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)
(Covers West Pacific, West of the International Dateline and Southern Hemisphere)
Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale
Category Winds (mph)
Depression < 39
T. Storm 39-73
CAT 1 74-95
CAT 2 96-110
CAT 3 111-129
CAT 4 130-156
CAT 5 > 157
Effects & Damage Estimates
2023 Storm Names
Atlantic Pacific
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Cindy
Don
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Gert
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Idalia
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Lee
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Nigel
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Four-E
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Jova
Twelve-E
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Max
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Otis
Ramon
Selma
Todd
Veronica
Wiley
Xina
York
Zelda
Wind Speed & Pressure Calculator
Wind Speed
Knots <----> MPH

Pressure
Millibars <----> Inches
Worldwide Tropical Centers
Naval Research Lab
(Tropical Cyclone Page)

Canadian Hurricane Center
(Northern Atlantic Ocean)

Japan Meteorological Agency
(Western Pacific Ocean)

New Zealand Meteorological Service
(Southern Pacific Ocean)

Australian Bureau of Meteorology
(Southern Pacific Ocean)

Fiji Meteorological Service
(Southern Pacific Ocean)

India Meteorological Department
(Indian Ocean)

World Meteorological Organization
(IWorld)
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National Hurricane Center (NHC)

Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC)

Reserve Hurricane Hunters

Hurricane Forecast Model Output
ATLANTIC BASIN
There are no tropical cyclones at this time
National Hurricane Center Advisories
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - Atlantic
Two-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - Atlantic
Five-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
Atlantic Basin - General Weather Information
Satellite Imagery
NOAA:
Tropical Atlantic: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Gulf of Mexico: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Caribbean: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
U.S. Atlantic Coast: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Puerto Rico: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Southeast: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Southern Plains:GOES-East Satellite Imagery
Southern Mississippi Valley: GOES-East Satellite Imagery
CIMSS:
North Atlantic: color Enhanced Infrared Satellite
North Atlantic: Infrared Satellite
Surface Analysis
Western Atlantic Surface Analysis Tropical Atlantic Surface Analysis
Atlantic Ocean Surface Analysis
Atlantic Ocean Diafax Surface Analysis
Caribbean Surface Analysis
Gulf of Mexico Surface Analysis
Full Atlantic Surface Analysis
North Atlantic Storms to Date
Sea Surface Temperatures
Atlantic Daily Analysis Atlantic Daily SST Analysis
Atlantic Daily SST Analysis (Loop)
Gulf of Mexico SST Analysis
NWS/WFO Mobile/Pensacola SST Analysis
Atlantic Total Precipitable Water (Loop)
Wind Shear and Steering Forecast Maps
Atlantic Daily Analysis Latest Wind Shear Analysis from Univ. of Wisconsin
Latest Steering Layer Mean Wind Analysis from Univ. of Wisconsin
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) & River Forecasts
Day One QPF Day Two QPF Day One Rainfall
Day Two Rainfall
Day Three Rainfall
Five Day Total Rainfall
Current River Levels (AHPS)
USGS Flood and High Water Conditions
USGS Real-time Streamflow
Daily Rainfall Accumulation



EASTERN PACIFIC BASIN
There are no tropical cyclones at this time
National Hurricane Center Advisories
East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - East Pacific
Two-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - East Pacific
Five-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
East Pacific Basin - General Weather Information
Satellite Imagery
NOAA:
Tropical Pacific: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Hawaii: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Alaska: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
U.S. Pacific Coast: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Pacific Northwest: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Pacific Southwest: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Northern Pacific: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
South Pacific: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
Eastern East Pacific: GOES-West Satellite Imagery
CIMSS:
East Pacific: Color Enhanced Infrared Satellite
East Pacific: Water Vapor Satellite
Surface Analysis
Eastern Pacific Surface Analysis Eastern Pacific Surface Analysis
Full Pacific Surface Analysis
Pacifc Sea-State Analysis
Eastern Pacifc Surface Analysis (7-Day Loop)
Sea Surface Temperature
Pacific Daily Analysis Latest Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Alaska/Hawaii Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Hawaii Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Pacific Islands Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Wind Shear and Steering Forecast Maps
Atlantic Daily Analysis Latest Wind Shear Analysis from Univ. of Wisconsin
Latest Layer Mean Wind Analysis (Steering) from Univ. of Wisconsin



CENTRAL PACIFIC BASIN
There are no tropical cyclones at this time
National Hurricane Center Advisories
Central Pacific Hurricane Center Advisories
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - Atlantic
Two-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - Atlantic
Five-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook
Central Pacific Basin - General Weather Information
Satellite Imagery
Central Pacific Water Vapor - NOAA
Central Pacific color-enhanced Infrared - NOAA
Central Pacific Visible - NOAA
East & Central Pacific color Enhanced Infrared - CIMSS
East & Central Pacific Infrared - CIMSS
West & Central Pacific color Enhanced Infrared - CIMSS
West & Central Pacific Infrared - CIMSS
Surface Analysis
Pacific Surface Analysis Full Pacific Surface Analysis
Pacifc Sea-State Analysis
Pacifc Surface Analysis (7-Day Loop)
Sea Surface Temperature Maps
Atlantic Daily Analysis Latest Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Wind Shear and Steering Forecast Maps
Atlantic Daily Analysis Latest Wind Shear Analysis from Univ. of Wisconsin
Latest Layer Mean Wind Analysis (Steering) from Univ. of Wisconsin



WESTERN PACIFIC BASIN
There are no tropical cyclones affecting U.S. interests at this time
Joint Typhoon Warning Center Advisories & Graphics
Joint Typhoon Warning Center
Graphical Tropcal Weather Outlook - Atlantic
West Pacific Basin - General Weather Information
Satellite Imagery
West Pacific Water Vapor Satellite - NOAA
West Pacific color-enhanced Infrared Satellite - NOAA
West Pacific Visible Satellite - NOAA
West Central Pacific Water Vapor Satellite (Wide View) - NOAA
West Central Pacific color-enhanced Infrared Satellite (Wide View) - NOAA
West Pacific color Enhanced Infrared Satellite - CIMSS
Surface Analysis
Western Pacific Surface Analysis Western Pacific Surface Analysis
Full Pacific Surface Analysis
Pacifc Sea-State Analysis
West Pacifc Surface Analysis (Loop)
Sea Surface Temperature
Pacific Daily Analysis Latest Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Global Sea Surface Temperature Analysis
Wind Shear and Steering Forecast Maps
Atlantic Daily Analysis Latest Wind Shear Analysis from Univ. of Wisconsin
Latest Layer Mean Wind Analysis (Steering) from Univ. of Wisconsin



STORM WARNINGS
Storm and hurricane forecasts and warnings legend. Source: NOAA's National Hurricane Center
Advisory: Weather advisory messages are issued for tropical storms and hurricanes. An advisory states the location, intensity, direction of travel, and speed of a tropical storm or hurricane.
Bulletin: A weather bulletin is a public release made during periods between advisories, announcing the latest details on the storm or hurricane.
  Small Craft Advisories: To alert mariners to sustained (more than two hours) weather or sea conditions, either present or forecast, that might be hazardous to small boats. The threshold conditions for the Small Craft Advisory are usually 18 knots of wind (less than 18 knots in some dangerous waters) or hazardous wave conditions.
  Gale Warning: A warning of winds within the range of 39 - 54 mph (34 - 47 knots). Gale warnings may precede or accompany a hurricane watch.
  Storm Warning: A warning of winds within the range of 55 - 73 mph (48 - 63 knots).
Hurricane Watch: An advance statement, not a warning, indicating that a hurricane is approaching and attention should be given to subsequent advisories. It implies the possibility of dangerous conditions within 24 to 48 hours. Precautionary action should be taken in case hurricane warnings are forthcoming.
  Hurricane Warning: A warning that indicates that hurricane winds of 74 mph (64 knots) and higher, or a combination of dangerously high water and rough seas, are expected to impact a specified coastal area. When a hurricane warning is announced, hurricane conditions are considered imminent and may begin immediately or at least within the next 12 to 24 hours. When a warning is announced, it is of utmost importance that precautionary measures are taken for protection of life and property.
Hurricane: A violent storm originating over tropical waters, with winds near its center reaching 74 mph and higher. In size, the storm may range from 50 to 1,000 miles in diameter.
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Gridded Marine Forecast

EASTERN PACIFIC
Tropical Outlook
Graphical Tropical Outlook
Tropical Discussion
Tropical Danger Areas
Tropical Graphicast
Gridded Marine Forecast

CENTRAL PACIFIC
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WEST PACIFIC
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Weekly Tropical Products
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Two Week Hazards Assessment
Hurricane Season Outlook
NHC - Hurricane Season Outlook
NHC - Hurricane Season Outlook - Press Release
Dr. Gray's - Hurricane Season Outlook (04/02/20)
National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center
Inside the Eye - Official Blog of the NHC
NHC on Facebook
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NHC on Twitter (Storm Surge)
NHC on Twitter (Director Knabb)
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South Florida Water District Model Outputs
Tropical Atlantic Model Plots
Satellite Imagery
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GOES East Water Vapor Image
Navy Full Atlantic Water Vapor
Navy Full Atlantic Infrared Image
Atlantic and Caribbean Tropical Satellite Imagery
Pacific Tropical Satellite Imagery
Satellite Loops
Gulf 0f Mexico Close-up Water Vapor Satellite Loop
Gulf of Mexico Close-up Water Vapor Satellite Image
Western Atlantic and Caribbean Infrared Satellite Loop
Tropical Atlantic Loop
Radar Imagery
National Mosaic
National Doppler Radar Sites
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Puerto Rico Radar
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Canadian Maritimes Radar
Surface Analysis
OPC Unified Surface Analysis
NOAA SW North Atlantic Surface Analysis
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NOAA Gulf of Mexico Surface Analysis
Marine Observations
NOAA Tide Information
Tides Operational Forecast
NOAA Wavewatch III
NDBC Bouy Reports
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Eastern GoM Bouy Reports
Storm Surge
Probabilistic Hurricane Storm Surge
NOAA - Storm Surge
Sea Surface Temperatures
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
Real-Time Global SST Analyses
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Sea Surface Temperatures
Rain, Flood and Severe Weather Forecasts
Areal Tropical Rainfall Potential
Southeast River Forecast Center
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast
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NWS/SPC Storm Reports
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NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
Wind Visualization
Worldwide Winds
Hurricane Weather School
NOAA Online Weather School
Distance Calculator
NOAA LAT/LON Distance Calculator
Hurricane Tracking Charts & Sites
NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart
NOAA Large Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart
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FoxNews Hurricane Center
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Pacific Track Map